SourceCascade Volcanoes Shrouded in Smoke
These wildfires caused unhealthy air quality and mandatory evacuations for residents in Wasco County. Warm, dry conditions influenced by El Niño increase the risk of further large blazes.
- Ignited by lightning on July 23, 2026
- Burned nearly 84,000 acres (34,000 hectares) as of August 12
- Spread across Mount Hood National Forest prompting evacuation orders in Wasco County and Dufur