SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that California has deployed 10 CAL FIRE firefighters to Oregon to assist with suppression efforts on the rapidly growing East Evans Creek Fire.

As of July 14, 2026, the wildfire had burned more than 2,656 acres and remained 0% contained, while Oregon continued to face elevated fire weather conditions and strong winds.

The deployment includes 10 CAL FIRE personnel serving in critical incident leadership roles. The firefighters departed California on Tuesday and are expected to remain in Oregon for up to 14 days.

Governor Newsom said the deployment reflects California's longstanding commitment to helping neighboring states during major emergencies.

“Neighbor helping neighbor is one of California's core values and defines how we respond to major wildfires,” Newsom said. “Oregon has been there to help California in the past, and now we're proud to return that support.”

This marks the first time California has deployed firefighting resources to Oregon under the Northwest Compact, a regional mutual aid agreement that facilitates interstate emergency assistance.

CAL FIRE Director and Fire Chief Joe Tyler said the partnership between California and Oregon has been strengthened through years of mutual support during major wildfire incidents.

“California and Oregon have a strong partnership, and the ability to support one another during critical incidents is paramount,” Tyler said.

Oregon has previously deployed firefighting resources to California during several major wildfire emergencies, including the 2025 Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire.

State officials emphasized that sending personnel to Oregon will not reduce California's wildfire response capacity.

CAL FIRE will maintain full statewide staffing levels while utilizing reserve fire engines to continue protecting California communities in coordination with local, state, federal, and tribal firefighting agencies.

Meanwhile, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will continue coordinating California's Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System to respond to any new or emerging wildfires across the state.