Drone Footage Reveals Growing Wildfires in Umatilla National Forest
Drone footage captured by the Paradise, Hagen and Horse Ridge Fire Incident Management Team reveals two growing wildfires, identified as the Paradise and Hagen fires, within the Umatilla National Forest, located east of Pendleton, Oregon. The footage was posted on…
Portland, OR, August 20, 2026 —
Drone footage has captured the growth of two wildfires, the Paradise and Hagen fires, within the Umatilla National Forest, located east of Pendleton, Oregon.
The Paradise, Hagen and Horse Ridge Fire Incident Management Team released the footage, which was posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The aerial images were taken during flights conducted earlier in the month, providing a visual record of the fires’ progression.
The Umatilla National Forest is a large, federally managed forest situated in northeastern Oregon. The specific location of the fires is east of the city of Pendleton.
Further details regarding the size of the wildfires, containment efforts, or any potential impact on surrounding areas were not immediately available from the provided information.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Graves on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
