07/31/2026
7-31-2026: Level 3 - GO NOW!
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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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🚨URGENT PUBLIC SAFETY MESSAGE 🚨
From Umatilla County Emergency Management
Leave Level 3 Areas Today and Avoid Highway 204
📅 July 31, 2026 | 2:40 p.m.
Umatilla County is urging everyone within Level 3 evacuation areas near the Hagen Fire to leave today.
The public should also avoid unnecessary travel on Highway 204 through the Tollgate, Spout Springs, and Langdon Lake areas to the greatest extent possible.
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🔥 PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION RED FLAG WARNING
The National Weather Service has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation, or PDS, Red Flag Warning for Saturday, August 1.
The warning is in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Strong winds, extremely dry fuels, and existing wildfire conditions could result in:
-Rapid fire growth
-Extreme and unpredictable fire behavior
-Long-range spotting
-New fires quickly becoming difficult to control
-Power outages
-Heavy smoke and blowing dust
-Dangerous travel and evacuation conditions
-Increased risk to residents, travelers, and firefighters
⚠️ THIS IS NOT A ROUTINE RED FLAG WARNING.
A PDS Red Flag Warning is a rare designation used by the National Weather Service to identify exceptionally dangerous fire-weather conditions.
The National Weather Service began using PDS language for Red Flag Warnings in 2021. These warnings are intended for events meeting or exceeding the 95th percentile of fire-weather severity, based on criteria established for the local area.
These conditions may significantly reduce opportunities to evacuate safely once the weather deteriorates. Complete preparations and make evacuation decisions before the strongest winds and most dangerous conditions arrive.
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🛑 LEVEL 3 — GO NOW! 🛑
Everyone within a Level 3 evacuation area near the Hagen Fire should leave today.
There is extreme danger in the area.
Leave without delay.
Do not wait until Saturday.
Do not wait until you see fire or smoke nearby.
Do not wait for another evacuation alert.
Leave while roads remain passable and visibility allows for safer travel.
Once winds increase and conditions deteriorate, emergency responders may be unable to safely enter or re-enter evacuation areas. Additional warnings or evacuation assistance may not be possible.
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⚠️ LEVEL 2 — BE SET TO EVACUATE ⚠️
Residents within Level 2 evacuation areas must be prepared to leave immediately.
There is significant danger in the area. Stay informed and remain alert.
Those who need additional time to evacuate children, older adults, individuals with medical or mobility needs, pets, or livestock should strongly consider leaving early.
Conditions may deteriorate rapidly and with little warning. Do not wait for another evacuation notice. Leave if you feel unsafe.
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🚫 AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL ON HIGHWAY 204 🚫
Avoid unnecessary travel on Highway 204 through the Tollgate, Spout Springs, and Langdon Lake areas.
Use alternate routes and remain outside the affected area.
Highway 204 must remain available for:
Evacuating residents
Emergency responders
Firefighting equipment
Those already within the area should consider leaving early rather than waiting for conditions to worsen.
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⚠️ POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Residents, travelers, and recreationists may encounter:
-Rapidly changing fire conditions
-Heavy smoke and blowing dust
-Sudden or near-zero visibility
-Falling trees and large limbs
-Downed power lines
-Power outages
-Debris or blocked roadways
-Emergency vehicles and firefighting equipment operating along Highway 204
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🔋 COUNTY-WIDE READINESS
Residents throughout Umatilla County should:
-Keep vehicles fueled
-Keep phones charged
-Have emergency supplies ready
-Stay away from downed power lines
-Call 911 for immediate threats to life or safety
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🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES
Current evacuation levels and Umatilla County emergency information:
https://umatillacounty.net/departments/sheriffs-office/emergency-management/emergency-advisories
Current evacuation map:
https://protect.genasys.com/en?lat=45.6881&lng=-118.4046&z=10.7
National Weather Service PDS warning:
https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=pdt&wwa=all
RAPTOR (this link geographically opens on the full extent of the Hagen Fire in both counties): https://arcg.is/0SjKLG1
Union County Emergency Services: https://unioncountyor.gov/emergency-services/es-current-alerts/
Sign-up for emergency alerts: www.oralert.gov
