Homes lost, thousands under evacuation orders as wildfires spread across Central OregonBy Joni Auden Land (OPB) and Jen Baires (OPB)July 26, 2026 4:34 p.m. Updated: July 27, 2026 2:34 p.m.The Bench Fire prompted Level 3 evacuation orders for all of Warm Springs, as more than 30 large fires burn statewide.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up
