Big grass fire now largest in state history, 35% contained
- Posted on August 11, 2026
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Big grass fire now largest in state history, 35% contained
The Big Grass fire is now the largest wildfire in modern Oregon history, burning more than 575,000 acres across eastern Oregon and western Idaho and just 35% contained. The blaze, which broke out July 23, exploded to 282,000 acres in its first two days before its growth slowed, reaching about 350,000 acres by Aug. 5. Since then, the fire has again surged, scorching tens of thousands of ...
