"This fire is notable due to its size and the resources committed to its containment, with an estimated cost of $500,000."
The 0450 COVE CREEK wildfire is located in Wheeler County, Oregon, approximately 44.942904663506° N, 120.34641698969° W. The fire is reported to be 7,208 acres in size and is 100% contained. The fire was discovered on July 16, 2026, and is believed to be of natural cause. The fire behavior is described as active with torching, and the jurisdictional agency is currently unknown. The fire has not grown in size since its discovery, and containment has remained at 100%.
Official source description: 7 Miles NE from CLARNO, OR
Active; Torching
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire is currently 100% contained and not actively growing.
IRWIN ID: {4E89D5A2-91AC-4A93-B93F-B0E0279B5A98}
Discovered: Jul 16, 2026
Cause: Natural
Est. Cost to Date: $500,000
Coordinates: 44.9429, -120.3464
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The 0450 COVE CREEK Fire has burned 7,208 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the 0450 COVE CREEK Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The 0450 COVE CREEK Fire is burning in Wheeler, OR.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the 0450 COVE CREEK Fire remains active.
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