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Tracked IncidentOR

0482 CHERRY CREEK Fire

Feed checked
Nov 8, 2026 02:20 UTC
Source record updated
Oct 29, 2026 20:29 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Aug 20, 2026 21:55 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

The last recorded incident change is more than 14 days old or undated. Historical fire behavior and summaries below are not confirmation of current conditions.

16
Acres
100%
Contained
Not reported
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Oct 29, 2026 20:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Cherry Creek wildfire (0482 CHERRY CREEK) was discovered on July 16, 2026, in Jefferson County, Oregon, at latitude 44.7315 and longitude -120.4312. The fire is natural in origin and is currently reported as 16 acres with 100% containment as of August 20, 2026. No jurisdictional agency is listed, and no personnel or fire behavior details are available. The incident has remained contained since the initial report, with no further growth or changes noted in the timeline. The estimated cost to date is $20,000.

Official source description: null Miles null from null,

Recorded Fire Progression

Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.

Available reports

1

First recorded acreage

16 acres

Last recorded acreage

16 acres

Latest available source report: Aug 20, 2026 21:55 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.

There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.

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Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Aug 20, 2026 21:5516100.0%NIFC

Location

Regional Air Quality

23
Good
AQI · PM2.5

Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.

Reporting area: Not reported. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).

Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Madras - Westside School.

Public Safety & Travel

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NIFC fire information and official resources β†’

IRWIN ID: {3ACBD250-D9C7-43EF-B29D-0477AC2D47FA}

Discovered: Jul 16, 2026

Cause: Natural

Est. Cost to Date: $20,000

Coordinates: 44.7315, -120.4312

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the 0482 CHERRY CREEK Fire burned?

The 0482 CHERRY CREEK Fire has burned 16 acres as of August 20, 2026.

Is the 0482 CHERRY CREEK Fire contained?

Yes, the 0482 CHERRY CREEK Fire is fully contained (100%).

What caused the 0482 CHERRY CREEK Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the 0482 CHERRY CREEK Fire located?

The 0482 CHERRY CREEK Fire is burning in Jefferson, OR.

Is the 0482 CHERRY CREEK Fire still active?

The 0482 CHERRY CREEK Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.

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