Evacuations Ordered as Wildfires Threaten Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon
Evacuations Ordered as Wildfires Threaten Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon
US · Published Jul 27, 2026
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs have issued Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders for several areas within the Warm Springs Reservation in central Oregon due to the Bench and Beachcomb wildfires.
These fires, burning just south of Warm Springs and west of Madras, have already consumed 6,201 acres and 2,352 acres, respectively, as of Saturday afternoon.

Impact & Risks

The wildfires pose a significant threat to the Warm Springs Reservation, with thousands of acres already burned and the potential for further spread. Residents in affected areas face immediate danger and are urged to evacuate to designated shelters. The fires also threaten critical infrastructure, with officials warning of potential power outages across the reservation. Livestock owners are advised to relocate their animals to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds for safety. The situation remains dynamic, and further evacuations may be necessary depending on fire behavior.

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