08/19/2026
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This is not the most current post. The most current evacuation Levels for Umatilla County can be found on our webpage Emergency Advisories at https://umatillacounty.net/.../emerg.../emergency-advisories
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EVACUATION LEVELS ISSUED ON PARADISE FIRE (Mill Creek Watershed)
August 19, 2026 at 09:45 a.m.
A Joint Emergency Operation Center including Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Umatilla County Emergency Management, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Union County Emergency Management and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) remain actively engaged with the Incident Management for Paradise Fire.
🚨Due to the progress of the fire last night into the area of Low Creek, and out of an abundance of caution given the restricted access and terrain of the area, evacuation levels have been ELEVATED along Mill Creek Rd. We are instructing residents in the area to take extra precautions and be vigilant in monitoring fire behavior. While every effort is being made to provide timely updates on evacuation levels and fire behavior, local terrain presents significant communication and access challenges. If you feel unsafe, leave the area.
Effectively immediately the following evacuation levels have been ELEVATED in Umatilla County related to the PARADISE FIRE in the Mill Creek Watershed:
UMATILLA COUNTY - ELEVATED
🚨LEVEL 3 (GO NOW!)
Evacuation Zones:
UMC – 036
UMC - 1406043 -D
UMC - 1406043 -C
🚨LEVEL 3 (GO NOW!) evacuation area includes the area east of intersection of Mill Creek Road and Tiger Canyon Road, up north to the Washington State Line, and down south to include the Tiger Canyon Road/ NF65, Including the Intake Trail for the Mill Creek Watershed, North of the Mill Creek River Corridor, West of Paradise Fire Boundary.
Residents in LEVEL 3 areas should leave immediately. Imminent danger in the area. Leave without delay. It is unsafe to stay.
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UMATILLA COUNTY - ELEVATED
🟡LEVEL 2 (GET SET)
Evacuation Zones:
UMC - 039
UMC – 041
🟡LEVEL 2 (GET SET) ELEVATED evacuation area includes residents on both sides of the Mill Creek Road beginning 1 mile south of the Washington State Line to Tiger Creek Road. Including Emigh Lane, Netona Lane and China Can Lane and Webb Creek area.
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UMATILLA COUNTY – NO CHANGE
🟢LEVEL 1 (GET READY)
Evacuation Zone:
UMC – 032
🟢LEVEL 1 (GET READY) evacuation area includes the first mile of Mill Creek Road south of the Washington State line (both sides of the road).
Fire conditions can change rapidly and unpredictably. Do not wait for an official evacuation order if you feel unsafe or see immediate danger.
Current Evacuation Map Link: https://protect.genasys.com/en/map/46.002268%2C-117.978916/hazards/c8034780-d588-48da-8bc9-c6ced34cd8df?lat=46.0023&lng=-117.9789&z=10.8
Raptor Map Link: https://arcg.is/0SjKLG1
Umatilla County Emergency Advisory Information: Emergency Advisories - Umatilla County: https://www.co.umatilla.or.us/departments/sheriffs-office/emergency-management/emergency-advisories
Union County Emergency Services: https://unioncountyor.gov/emergency.../es-current-alerts/
Sign-up for emergency alerts: https://oralert.gov/
Continue to follow official fire updates at Paradise, Hagen and Horse Ridge Fire Information
