"This incident is notable for its rapid containment of a 2,584‑acre natural fire, achieving 100% containment within roughly a month, and for the significant resources committed, including up to 79 personnel and an estimated cost of $26 million."
The Anthony wildfire, located 34 miles north of Baker City in Baker County, Oregon, was discovered on July 8, 2026, and is a natural fire under USFS jurisdiction. By August 6, it had burned 2,584 acres and was 89% contained, with 79 personnel on the scene. Over the following weeks, containment rose to 95% by August 18 and remained at that level through August 24, while personnel numbers fluctuated between 45 and 47. By September 9 the fire was fully contained at 100% with 14 personnel remaining, and the estimated cost rose to $26,000,000. The fire behavior shifted from moderate, isolated torching and creeping to minimal, smoldering conditions as containment progressed.
Official source description: 34 Miles N from Baker City, OR
Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping; Running
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Baker City. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained and behavior is minimal; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised, but no immediate evacuation or fire restrictions are necessary.
IRWIN ID: {5A533167-5D8E-48D7-9E94-D3658AFD753B}
Discovered: Jul 8, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $26,000,000
Coordinates: 44.9919, -118.2003
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The Anthony Fire has burned 2,584 acres as of September 9, 2026.
Yes, the Anthony Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Anthony Fire is burning in Baker, OR.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Anthony Fire remains active.
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