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Big Grass Fire

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Big Grass Fire
LocationIdaho and Oregon, United States
Statistics

The Big Grass Fire is an ongoing wildfire in the U.S. states of Idaho and Oregon. Started by lighting on July 23, 2026,[1][2] it is the largest wildfire in modern Oregon history.[3][4] The fire is approximately 85 percent contained, as of August 20, 2026.[5]

Governor Brad Little signed a disaster emergency declaration to dedicate Idaho National Guard resources to the fire.[6]

References

  1. "Big Grass fire grows by 61% in one week. Focus shifts to Idaho locations". Union-Bulletin. 2026-08-13. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  2. "Big Grass Fire: 'Gusty winds' impact over 578K-acre wildfire, Red Flag Warning in effect". KTVB.
  3. Anthony, Tarek (2026-08-11). "Big Grass fire now largest in state history, 35% contained". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2026-08-13.
  4. Todd, Tatum (2026-08-16). "Record-setting Big Grass fire over 50% contained; Grasshopper fire nears mega-wildfire status". oregonlive. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  5. "Containment of Oregon wildfires rises, evacuations lower going into final stretch of summer". opb. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
  6. "Gov. Brad Little authorizes National Guard deployment for 300,000-acre Big Grass fire". Idaho Press. 2026-07-29. Retrieved 2026-08-23.

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