Grasshopper Fire map & updates
The Grasshopper Fire is burning in Wasco County, OR (14 Miles SW from Dufur, OR). Latest size 93,971 acres, 98% contained.
Grasshopper Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-23). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Grasshopper Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Hood River, OR | 31 mi |
| Gresham, OR | 48 mi |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 58 mi |
| Portland, OR | 60 mi |
| Tigard, OR | 62 mi |
| Vancouver, WA | 62 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 24, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 23, 2026
- Record last updated — September 29, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Grasshopper Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte Creek Fire | 2,046 | 2025 | 19 mi |
| Larch Creek Fire | 18,286 | 2024 | 15 mi |
| Simnasho Fire | 1,280 | 2023 | 20 mi |
| Miller Road Fire | 10,847 | 2022 | 12 mi |
| Miller Rd-Ccc 659 Fire | 11,160 | 2022 | 12 mi |
| S-503 Fire | 6,680 | 2021 | 11 mi |
| White River Fire | 17,442 | 2020 | 6 mi |
| Nena Springs Fire | 68,007 | 2017 | 17 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Oregon fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Grasshopper Fire?
In Wasco County, OR, 14 Miles SW from Dufur, OR. The nearest city in our list is Hood River, OR, about 31 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Grasshopper Fire?
93,971 acres (about 147 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Grasshopper Fire contained?
It was reported 98% contained.
What caused the Grasshopper Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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