Hagelstein Fire (OR98S)

Wildfire Status:

The Hagelstein Fire, currently active and located 14 miles north of Klamath Falls, Oregon, has burned approximately 523 acres since its ignition on July 14, 2025. As of the latest update, the fire is exhibiting aggressive behavior with no containment achieved, as indicated by a 0% containment percentage. The incident is being managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Joe Hessel, with a workforce of 338 personnel currently deployed to combat the fire.

Fire response efforts are focused on constructing and holding control lines, preparing dozer lines for burnout operations, and identifying hazard trees. The fire is characterized by significant events including active burning, flanking, single tree torching, and spotting, which complicate containment efforts. The estimated containment date for the fire is projected for July 30, 2025, but ongoing conditions may affect this timeline.

In terms of weather, slightly cooler temperatures are anticipated overnight, with lows in the mid to upper 50s and relative humidity recovery between 40% to 45%. However, warm and dry conditions are expected to return on Wednesday, leading to breezy winds in the afternoon with gusts up to 15 mph. Current weather also shows daytime temperatures in the 80s and relative humidity levels dropping to the upper teens to low 20s, which poses a challenge for firefighting efforts. Smoke and haze from the fire are visibly affecting the area, and while thunderstorms are a concern, current predictions suggest a low probability of precipitation in the immediate vicinity.

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