The Grasshopper Fire burning in Oregon’s Mount Hood National Forest has expanded to 21,126 acres and remains 0% contained as of Thursday. Hundreds of firefighters continue battling flames in steep terrain west of Maupin.
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Firefighters are working across several sections of the fire. Crews are building indirect handlines near Flag Point, strengthening containment along Forest Road 27, securing firelines near Badger Creek, and reinforcing roads along the southern perimeter. On the western flank, firefighters continue direct attacks where conditions permit while constructing backup containment lines.
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The fast-growing wildfire has triggered evacuation notices across parts of Wasco County and has prompted additional state resources under Oregon’s Emergency Conflagration Act.
A widely shared image posted by meteorologist Josh Cozart showed the fire burning behind Mt. Hood on Thursday evening. According to the latest incident update, the wildfire grew by nearly 3,000 acres since Wednesday’s mapping.
A total of 373 personnel are assigned to the incident under a unified command led by California Interagency Incident Management Team 6 and the Oregon State Fire Marshal, according to Columbia Community Connection.
