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Bald Mountain Fire

"The fire is notable for its rapid growth and containment efforts."

76,160
Acres
78%
Contained
245
Personnel

Situation Summary

The Bald Mountain wildfire in Harney County, Oregon, is a natural fire that has been active since July 23, 2026. As of the latest update, the fire is 78% contained and has burned 76,160 acres.

Official source description: 50 Miles SE from Burns, OR

Current Fire Behavior

Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering

Intelligence Timeline

Sun, Aug 9 - 1:20 AM Source: NIFC
76,160 acres
78% cont.
Sat, Aug 8 - 12:20 AM Source: NIFC
76,134 acres
67% cont.
Fri, Aug 7 - 7:13 AM Source: NIFC
78,079 acres
55% cont.
Thu, Aug 6 - 8:32 PM Source: NIFC
78,079 acres
55% cont.

Location

Public Safety & Travel

Preparedness Advice

Residents in the surrounding area should remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders if issued.

IRWIN ID: {7820BFDB-1EDD-43FE-9B6E-2BD23FA5AF15}

Discovered: Jul 23, 2026

Cause: Natural

Managing Agency: BLM

Est. Cost to Date: $10,446,326

Coordinates: 42.9956, -118.4743

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Bald Mountain Fire burned?

The Bald Mountain Fire has burned 76,160 acres as of August 9, 2026.

Is the Bald Mountain Fire contained?

As of the latest update, the Bald Mountain Fire is 78% contained.

What caused the Bald Mountain Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the Bald Mountain Fire located?

The Bald Mountain Fire is burning in Harney, OR.

Is the Bald Mountain Fire still active?

Yes, as of the latest official update, the Bald Mountain Fire remains active.

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