Hay Creek Complex Active Complex 2026
Hay Creek Complex has burned 200,292 acres, burning 19 miles northwest of Condon.
Latest update
The original Hay Creek Complex fires, which included the Hoag, Hopkin, McInnes, Porcupine Ridge and Wilcox incidents, were reported July 15 and July 16, 2026 after a lightning storm passed through the area. Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 10 took command of the complex at 6:00 a.m. on July 18. As of July 21, the McInnes and Wilcox fires merged into the Porcupine Ridge Fire. Another lightning storm passed over the area on the night of July 23, igniting new wildfires across the region. The Cottonwood and Little Buck fires were reported shortly after and were added to the complex on July 23 and 25. The fires are burning in Gilliam, Sherman and Wasco counties.
FDNY assumed command of the Hay Creek Complex at 6:00 a.m. on August 1.
County Evacuations
For the most current evacuation information, visit the Oregon Department of Emergency Management interactive evacuation map: https://arcg.is/15vGXv7
BLM Closures
https://www.blm.gov/programs/fire/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions
Fire Restrictions
https://centraloregonfire.org/fire-restrictions/
Smoke & Air Quality Information
For smoke and air quality information visit fire.airnow.gov
Local rancher observes fire conditions on Hay Creek Complex
Hay Creek Complex Fire Growth History
Hay Creek Complex Containment History
Fire Complex
The Hay Creek Complex contains these fires:
Complex Members: