By Joshuah AlbertThe Dalles, Ore., Aug. 19, 2026 — Containment on the Grasshopper Fire jumped to 61% Wednesday, marking another major gain as firefighters increasingly secure the sprawling fire's northeastern, southern, and Highway 35 boundaries.
The fire is now mapped at 92,408 acres, up from 90,768 acres Tuesday, with 1,761 personnel assigned to the incident.Fire officials said the increase in acreage was partly the result of infrared flights…
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