Big Grass Fire Swells to 300,000 Acres Near Jordan Valley

As of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, the Big Grass Fire has scorched 300,000 acres of brush and grass near Jordan Valley, Oregon. The blaze, which was ignited by lightning on July 23, 2026, is currently at 5% containment.

California Interagency Incident Management Team 5 arrived in Vale on Monday to assume command of the fire suppression efforts. Officials noted that the fire exhibited extreme behavior throughout the day on Monday, with increased winds causing the flames to spread rapidly across the landscape. Emergency crews are working diligently to protect the 356 residential structures that remain in the path of the fire. At this time, no structures have been lost, and no injuries have been reported. Residents in the surrounding area are urged to stay informed through official emergency channels as the situation continues to evolve.