Travel Oregon’s first priority is the safety of our residents and visitors. Review the latest travel alerts and warnings relevant to your Oregon trip and learn how your trip may be affected.
The following large, active wildfires may impact travel in Oregon:
Eastern Oregon
🔥Hay Creek Complex
- Along the John Day River, 9.5 miles east of Kent: McInnes Fire (22,815 acres)
- East of Highway 97 in Kent: Wilcox Fire (5,649 acres)
- Southwest of Condon: Porcupine Ridge Fire (23,337 acres)
- Northwest of Condon: Hopkin Fire (10,458 acres)
- South of Arlington: Hoag Fire (50,403 acres)
🔥Rowe Creek Complex
- East of Highway 97, 6.5 miles west of Antelope: Deep Canyon Fire (8,088 acres)
- North of Twickenham: Crosswhite Fire (128,019 acres)
- Between John Day River and Service-Creek Mitchell Highway: Camel Hump Fire (6,391 acres)
🔥15 miles east of Pendleton: North Cayuse Fire (4,887 acres)
🔥In Wallowa, east of Highway 3 near Davis Creek: Burnt Creek Fire (1,494 acres)
🔥In Umatilla 4 miles east of Hagen Creek: Hagen Fire (3,793 acres)
🔥North Fork John Day Wilderness: the Olive Butte Fire (3,021 acres) and Salmon Fire (1,445 acres)
🔥In Richland, south of Halfway: Powder River Fire (20,454 acres)
🔥2 miles north of Anthony Lakes: the Anthony Fire (2,326 acres)
🔥South of Emigrant Butte, northwest of Burns: Egypt Fire (4,685 acres)
🔥9 miles west of Monument, Grant County: Bologna Fire (2,136 acres)
Central Oregon
🔥In Post, Crook County: Coyote Fire (21,000 acres)
🔥1.7 miles south of Paulina, Crook County: Henry Fire (25,000 acres)
🔥9 miles northwest of Crooked River Ranch: Akawa Butte Fire (10,325 acres)
🔥Near Brewer Reservoir, 11.5 miles east of Madras: Brewer Fire (24,459 acres)
Southern Oregon
🔥14 miles northeast of the Rogue River: East Evans Creek Fire (15,015 acres)
Stay posted for alerts and always check the wildfire dashboard before you set out.
Portland Southbound I-5 Closure Alert
Travelers in and around Portland should be aware of the Southbound I-5 closure scheduled 24/7 for five weeks between Sep. 11-Oct. 16, 2026, just south of the Moda Center. The Oregon Department of Transportation will be performing repair work.
The closure will significantly impact travel times; it’s best to avoid morning or evening rush hours and take alternative routes.
Recommended detours:
- Southbound I-5 traffic will divert to Interstate 405. Drivers who usually take I-5 south through the Rose Quarter should anticipate longer travel times.
- For southbound traffic through the Rose Quarter it’s best to bypass the construction zone and take Interstate-205, which provides a parallel route.
Courtesy of Oregon Department of Transportation
Where can I find an Oregon Welcome Center?
Oregon’s Welcome Centers (Portland International Airport, Ashland, Brookings, Seaside, Ontario, Klamath Falls, Boardman and Oregon City) are valuable resources for travelers exploring the state. Our team of friendly and knowledgeable travel advisors can assist visitors with recommendations and itinerary-building, as well as complimentary printed visitor guides, brochures, state highway maps, and more. Kindly check the operating hours before your visit, as some centers may experience temporary closures during winter months or major holidays.
Additional visitor information is available by calling 1.800.547.7842 (Monday -Friday) or submitting your question to us via [email protected]
