State of Oregon
07/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/08/2026 14:16
Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes two task forces to Baker, Grant counties
Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes two task forces to Baker, Grant counties
The Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized two structural task forces from Lane and Yamhill counties and a division supervisor from Portland Fire Wednesday to the community of Greenhorn in Baker County. The resources were requested by the local fire defense board chief and county commissioners to protect homes and property from the nearby Greenhorn and Salmon fires.
The Baker County Sheriff has issued level 3 evacuation notices for Greenhorn. Evacuation information can be found on their Facebook page and through the Oregon Department of Emergency Managements RAPTOR dashboard.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, at least five fires were reported late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning near the border of Baker and Grant counties. The Malheur National Forest said with recent lightning moving through the area, they asked Oregonians to be aware of the potential for additional fire activity.
The structural protection task forces mobilized by the state fire marshal are made up of eight engines, two water tenders, and 27 firefighters.
Tags
Oregon State Fire Marshal | Newsroom
^ Back to top
State of Oregon published this content on July 08, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on July 08, 2026 at 20:16 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]