The Bench wildfire in Oregon has been burning with minimal, creeping, and smoldering fire behavior, with 67,071 acres burned and 86% containment as of the latest update.
Official source description: 4 Miles S from Warm Springs, OR
Minimal; Smoldering
IRWIN ID: {FE1DE2B9-6B86-4BCE-8400-A59019BB7932}
Discovered: Jul 23, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: BIA
Est. Cost to Date: $22,136,738
Coordinates: 44.6318, -121.3502
The Bench Fire has burned 67,071 acres as of August 8, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Bench Fire is 86% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Bench Fire is burning in Jefferson, OR.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Bench Fire remains active.
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