Wildfire Season Update
Wildfire activity has intensified across Oregon this month, with several incidents affecting communities in and around Clackamas County. The Grasshopper Fire, located in eastern Clackamas County, prompted an activation of the County Emergency Operations Center in early August due to rapid fire growth and shifting weather conditions.
According to the Oregon Fires Dashboard, the Grasshopper Fire has continued to burn in steep terrain with dry fuels and periodic wind-driven spread. Fire crews have made steady progress on containment lines, and the incident has remained under active monitoring due to smoke impacts, intermittent closures, and concerns for residents in rural and forest-adjacent areas. While no large-scale evacuations have been required in Clackamas County, the fire has contributed to degraded air quality, increased community anxiety, and several access challenges for residents and responders.
For current statewide wildfire information, visit the Oregon Wildfire Response & Recovery site.
If you or someone you serve is experiencing unmet needs related to wildfire impacts, please report them to 211 or the Oregon Wildfire Hotline. You may also reach out directly to CCVOAD for emerging needs so we can help coordinate appropriate support.
Partner Event
National Night Out Celebration!
Mark your calendars! National Night Out is coming to Beavercreek!
New Date: September 1st, 2026
5:30-8:00 PM
Beavercreek Community Park
15281 S Leland Road
Beavercreek, OR 97004
Join us for a FREE community celebration of America’s 250th Birthday!
Come enjoy:
- Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
- Clackamas Fire District
- Clackamas County
- Free food
- Games
- Activities
- Community resources
Bring your family, meet your local first responders and community partners, and enjoy an evening of fun with your neighbors.
Brought to you by Clackamas Fire, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, and amazing local community partners. We hope to see you there!
CCVOAD August Partner Meeting
We’ll focus on early-season wildfire experiences across Clackamas County.
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM
Join via Teams: Clackamas County VOAD Monthly Partner’s Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
We’ll gather around the table to discuss:
- What partners are seeing on the ground so far
- Emerging unmet needs in our communities
- Coordination opportunities as fire activity continues
- Round-table updates from organizations across the county
Partners are encouraged to reach out to CCVOAD anytime with emerging needs, resource gaps, or coordination questions. Your insights help strengthen our shared response as wildfire season continues.
Join us every month, the last Thursday of the month from 11:30-12:30pm! Questions or need more information? Contact Barb Edwards, CCVOAD Disaster Management Coordinator, at barb.edwards@ccvoad.org.
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