Mt Hood Meadows Closes Amid Grasshopper Fire | Portland News

Mt. Hood Meadows is shutting down for the rest of the summer due to the Grasshopper Fire, which has triggered a Level Three evacuation and national forest closure — forcing cancellation of all summer events. Resort president Greg Pack says while the financially stable 58-year-old business can weather this, it’s a blow to staff and operations after a rough winter with delayed season openings and early closures. Meanwhile, firefighters from Oregon, California, and internationally are staging at the resort’s lots, battling a blaze that’s now scorched 77,000 acres — growing 10,000 acres in just one day and dropping containment to 20%. With wind, terrain, and fuel conditions worsening, the fire remains a serious threat to communities west of Highway 35 as crews race to clear debris and stop its spread. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/667ffcfb51a28e42