Grasshopper Fire containment jumps to 47% as crews gain ground on the northeast flank
Containment on the 90,667-acre Grasshopper Fire jumped to 47% Monday as firefighters secured large portions of the northeastern perimeter, though warmer, drier and windier conditions could test lines Tuesday.
Grasshopper Fire Aug. 15: 30% containment as crews work to secure lines before fire weather worsens
Firefighters have pushed containment of the 86,974-acre Grasshopper Fire to 30% as crews take advantage of calmer weather before hotter, drier and windier conditions return
Thoughts from the Tractor Seat: When the Fair Had to Move, Two Counties Came Together
The Grasshopper Fire got me thinking about county fairs. Not necessarily about the rides, ribbons, or livestock shows, but about why county fairs matter in the first place.
Grasshopper Fire nears 87,000 acres as crews expand structure protection southeast
The Grasshopper Fire grew to 86,974 acres Friday as crews expanded structure protection southeast of the active Tygh Creek headwaters flank, with National Guard personnel helping prepare homes around Shadybrook.
Grasshopper Fire reaches 83,642 acres as the eastern flank advances to Hix, Elliott roads
The Grasshopper Fire surged to 83,642 acres Wednesday as wind-driven flames reached Hix and Elliott roads, prompting additional structural protection resources as firefighters battle the rapidly advancing eastern flank.
Wasco County Fair Board calls emergency meeting as Grasshopper Fire threatens area
The Wasco County Fair Board will meet tonight to weigh the fate of the fair set for Aug. 13-16, as the Grasshopper Fire pushes closer to Tygh Valley.
Grasshopper Fire surges to 77,311 acres; crews move to protect homes southwest of Dufur
The Grasshopper Fire surged to 77,311 acres overnight, prompting Level 3 evacuations and sending structure protection crews toward threatened homes southwest of Dufur.
Grasshopper Fire surges past 63,000 acres as crews fight to hold northern flank
The Grasshopper Fire grew by more than 20,000 acres over the weekend to 63,659 acres as firefighters work to stop its northern advance toward Dufur Valley Road and High Prairie.
Grasshopper Fire crosses control lines; crews build defenses north toward Dufur Mill
Hotter, drier conditions pushed the Grasshopper Fire across several control lines Thursday, prompting firefighters to expand contingency defenses north toward Dufur Mill while crews continue protecting the Highway 35 corridor.
Grasshopper Fire containment climbs to 23% as state begins scaling back structure protection
Containment on the Grasshopper Fire increased to 23% Thursday as firefighters strengthened lines along the northern and western edges and the Oregon State Fire Marshal began demobilizing structural protection resources after completing work around threatened communities.
Grasshopper Fire Update Aug. 5, 3:30 p.m.: Fire close to The Dalles Municipal Watershed
The Grasshopper Fire remains outside The Dalles municipal watershed, but firefighters are working to keep it from crossing the boundary. A burn in the watershed could lead to erosion, sediment and water quality challenges.
Grasshopper Fire nears 35,000 acres as Red Flag Warning raises wildfire concerns
The Grasshopper Fire has grown to 34,659 acres and is 19% contained as firefighters prepare for Red Flag weather while strengthening containment lines and warning that smoke and gusty winds could increase fire activity Tuesday.
Grasshopper Fire reaches 31,571 acres; containment grows to 17% as evacuations ease
Firefighters have increased containment on the Grasshopper Fire to 17%, allowing evacuation levels to be lowered for Wamic, Pine Hollow and Sportsmans Park while the wildfire grows to more than 31,500 acres.
Grasshopper Fire Crews Expand Containment Strategy as Battle Shifts to Long-Term Control
Firefighters battling the Grasshopper Fire are shifting from direct attack to a broader containment strategy, constructing backup fire lines while strengthening defenses around Pine Hollow and Sportsmans Park as the wildfire remains more than 21,000 acres and 0% contained.
Fire Update July 30, 3:30 p.m.: Grasshopper Fire tops 21,000 acres; Little Buck over 36,000
Firefighters continue battling the 21,126-acre Grasshopper Fire west of Maupin as crews strengthen containment lines protecting Pine Hollow and Sportsmans Park while smoke creates hazardous air quality across parts of southern Wasco County.
Grasshopper Fire grows to more than 18,000 acres as crews hold lines protecting Pine Hollow
The Grasshopper Fire expanded to 18,136 acres Tuesday, but firefighters successfully held containment lines protecting Pine Hollow and Sportsman's Park as more than 230 personnel continued battling the blaze under gusty afternoon winds.
Fire Updates: July 28, 1 p.m.: Grasshopper Fire grows by 3,000 acres south of Dufur
Fire activity intensified across Wasco County on Tuesday as the Grasshopper Fire expanded to 13,612 acres, prompting continued Level 3 evacuations near Wamic, Pine Hollow and Sportsman's Park. Meanwhile, FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to help cover firefighting costs, while improving conditions on several other regional wildfires allowed evacuation levels to be reduced or lifted in parts of southern Wasco County and the Hay Creek Complex.
Grasshopper Fire tops 10,700 acres as crews hold key lines; 8-Mile Fire reaches 35% containment
Firefighters made significant progress Monday on two major wildfires burning in and near Wasco County, holding critical containment lines on the Grasshopper Fire while increasing containment on the smaller Eightmile Fire west of Dufur.
