Published August 30, 2025, Saturday Fire Update @ 1150 PT

A new wildfire ignited from an unknown cause on Friday, August 29, 2025, and has literally exploded and become a firestorm as of today’s update.

The fire is located about 16 miles northeast of Hermiston (Umatilla County), Oregon, and is also said to be near the OR/WA border on SR 730 (Wallula Gap).

Today, the fire has burned through 10,000 acres of grass and has a 0% containment status.

Fire behavior is being observed as moderate.

Evacuations are in effect, and notices have been issued to area residents near the fire.

The Lead Fire Agency is USDI BLM.

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