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.

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

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.

The Grasshopper Fire has destroyed at least six homes and 15 outbuildings as the 85,114-acre wildfire continues threatening communities along its eastern flank, officials reported Thursday.

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.

The Grasshopper Fire surged to 77,311 acres overnight, prompting Level 3 evacuations and sending structure protection crews toward threatened homes southwest of Dufur.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Firefighters continue mopping up hot spots while evacuation levels have been reduced, roads have reopened and command of the fire prepares to transition back to local officials.

On Dec. 19th, the county is shifting into the recovery phase following last night’s heavy rainfall. There are several road closures due to water and debris hazards and officials are asking the public to avoid county recreation areas. Crews are working to clear roads and assess flood damage.

The City of Hood River has launched a series of short questionnaires to receive public input to help guide their project, the Development Code Audit and Update. 

Firefighters continued to gain ground Tuesday on the Burdoin Fire, which is now 69% contained and measured at 11,192 acres following more accurate mapping. Crews are reinforcing firelines across rugged terrain and have begun shifting to patrol, repair, and recovery work in several divisions. Meanwhile, the Snyder Canyon Fire remains fully contained at 53 acres and is under regular patrol.

Despite gusty winds on Thursday, firefighters held the line on the Burdoin Fire and made steady progress on the nearby Snyder Canyon Fire, with both fires remaining at 13% containment. Cooler temperatures, rising humidity, and calmer winds forecast for the weekend are expected to aid firefighting efforts.