Hines Fire Department

09/03/2026

Today has been a busy day for Hines Fire. This morning we were toned out at 6:26am to assist Burns Fire Department with a structure fire on S. Date.

Then this afternoon at approximately 2:30pm a brush fire occurred in the Bardwell/Revak Ave area. Crews were able to stop the fire at ¾ acre with no structures damaged, in windy conditions. The cause of this fire was embers from a chimney with no spark arrestor or cap. Burns Fire Dept assisted with the extinguishment along with members of the Hines Police Department and Harney County Sheriff's Office.

08/06/2026

Smoke Outlook for Nothern Harney Basin. To pick other areas, visit the interactive fire airnow map https://fire.airnow.gov/

08/06/2026

Second Flat Fire Area Closure Reduced

This closure will maintain the safety of members of the public and fire resources.

The Emergency Closure: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/alerts/second-flat-fire-reduced-area-closure

07/29/2026

Updated Emergency Closure for Second Flat Fire

The Malheur National Forest has adjusted and increased the emergency forest area closure around the Second Flat Fire. Effective July 28, 2026, until December 31, 2026, or until rescinded. This closure will maintain the safety of members of the public and fire resources.

CLOSURE: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/alerts/emergency-closure-second-flat-fire-two

07/23/2026

We are fortunate to have the staffing to be able to send an apparatus and crew to support other regions when the need arises. The crew that went to support Gilliam County last weekend would like to share a little of their experience through these photos. North Gilliam Cty Rural Fire Department, South Gilliam County Rfpd

07/22/2026

Hines Fire Department was proud to represent our community and department and assist our neighbors in Gilliam County. God speed and prayers of protection for those still on the fire lines!

07/22/2026

This afternoon around 1:30pm Hines Fire Department assisted Burns Fire Department with a vegetation fire alongside the Silvies River, with structures nearby. The fire was held to about 0.25 acres.

07/21/2026

07/19/2026

Keep all the firefighters deployed on this fire in Gilliam County in your prayers!
Two of our Hines Fire Department firefighters are on mutual aid as part of an Oregon State Fire Marshal strike force with our Tactical Water Tender, Tender 1.
We obtained this Tender from Depoe Bay Fire Department and it's been put to a lot of use since we've put it into service. Now it is helping our neighboring communities in time of need.
Stay safe folks!

🔥 HOAG FIRE UPDATE 🔥
July 18, 2026, at 4:17 p.m.

Our Public Information Officer responded to the Hoag Fire and spoke directly with fire command.

An updated acreage is not readily available. We hope to receive a more accurate estimate after aircraft can fly over the incident.

Fire command provided the following information:

Two residences were lost in the Blalock Canyon area. Exact addresses are not available at this time.
Five outbuildings were also lost.

No residences were lost along French Charlie Road.
Containment lines on the northern side of the fire are holding. The fire was not actively growing in that area while our PIO was on scene.

Fire personnel are actively patrolling the Lower Rock Creek and Middle Rock Creek areas and extinguishing hot spots. A re-kindle was reported near the Rock Creek School house but with a quick response from Chief Claughton and Cedar Springs Ranch, the fire was quickly extinguished.

If you are not a landowner or assigned fire resource, please remain out of the affected area. Multiple power lines are down along Lower Rock Creek Road. The lines have been made safe for fire personnel, but hazards remain throughout the area.

As our PIO was preparing to respond to the Porcupine Ridge and Hopkins fires, the Sully Fire ignited in northeastern Gilliam County near the Morrow County–Gilliam County line.

Additional updates will be provided as confirmed information becomes available.

07/18/2026

Last night (Thursday) we sent our Tender with 2 firefighters to Gilliam County to assist as part of the Oregon State Fire Marshal mutual aid program.
We have had help from other departments over the years, it feels good to be able to help others when they need it.