The BIG GRASS wildfire in Malheur County, Oregon, is an active fire with short-range spotting and single tree torching, with no containment progress over the past few days.
Official source description: 25 Miles SW from JORDAN VALLEY, OR
Active; Short-range Spotting; Single Tree Torching
Residents in the area should remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders if issued.
IRWIN ID: {6B0C72B3-0E12-4695-9022-E1113C0AA8D1}
Discovered: Jul 23, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $34,600,000
Coordinates: 42.6498, -117.3034
The BIG GRASS Fire has burned 504,385 acres as of August 9, 2026.
As of the latest update, the BIG GRASS Fire is 39% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The BIG GRASS Fire is burning in Malheur, OR.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the BIG GRASS Fire remains active.
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