"This incident is notable for its rapid expansion to over 73,000 acres and the substantial resource commitment—over 600 personnel and an estimated $43 million in costs—required to achieve 95% containment. The fire’s evolution from active to minimal behavior reflects the effectiveness of suppression efforts in a large, natural‑cause wildfire."
The 0587 SHINGLE wildfire, located 14 miles southeast of Mitchell in Wheeler County, Oregon, was discovered on July 23, 2026 and is a natural‑cause fire. By August 6 it had burned 70,806 acres and was 53% contained, with 612 personnel on the scene. The fire grew to 73,050 acres by August 8, reaching 70% containment, and then stabilized around 73,100 acres while containment climbed to 86% by August 10. After a brief drop in reported acreage to 2,500 acres on August 12, the fire returned to roughly 73,100 acres and remained at 86% containment through August 11. Containment increased to 89% by August 15 and 95% by August 24, while the acreage fluctuated between 2,500 and 73,183 acres. Personnel numbers fell from 612 at the start to 27 by September 1, and the estimated cost rose steadily from $18,037,954 on August 7 to $43,066,011 by September 13. The fire behavior shifted from active and backing to minimal and creeping, with occasional flanking and single‑tree torching, indicating a largely contained but still smoldering event.
Official source description: 14 Miles SE from Mitchell, OR
Minimal; Creeping; Single Tree Torching
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: John Day. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently minimal and creeping with 95% containment; however, small smoldering activity remains. Residents in the vicinity should remain vigilant for potential flare‑ups and follow any local advisories. General wildfire safety precautions—such as maintaining defensible space and monitoring weather conditions—continue to apply.
IRWIN ID: {005F6C67-604A-49E5-BBB9-0ABF4924980B}
Discovered: Jul 23, 2026
Cause: Natural
Est. Cost to Date: $29,265,003
Coordinates: 44.4687, -119.8976
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The 0587 SHINGLE Fire has burned 73,183 acres as of September 15, 2026.
As of the latest update, the 0587 SHINGLE Fire is 99% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The 0587 SHINGLE Fire is burning in Wheeler, OR.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the 0587 SHINGLE Fire remains active.
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