Crews stop spread of Crook County wildfire near Paulina, Oregon

Map showing a fire west of Paulina, Oregon, Sept. 11, 2026.

Evacuations and firefighting response

– Firefighters stopped the spread of a small wildfire burning in eastern Crook County, as officials remind the public that fire season isn't over quite yet.

The 10-acre fire was first reported Thursday afternoon about eight miles northwest of Paulina near a small reservoir off of Scott Rd.

Officials said the fire was spreading slowly and was mostly smoldering. No homes or outbuildings were threatened.

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Wildfire cause under investigation

The cause was under investigation, according to Central Oregon Fire Information. Have a story idea? Email it to info@centraloregondaily.com.