"This incident is notable for its rapid containment of a large 4,169‑acre wildfire, achieving 100% containment within 47 days while maintaining minimal fire behavior and a relatively low cost compared to its size."
The Burnt Creek wildfire, located 23 miles north of Enterprise in Wallowa County, Oregon, was discovered on July 17, 2026 and is a natural fire under USFS jurisdiction. By August 6, it had burned 4,169 acres and was 80% contained, with 336 personnel on the scene. Over the next two weeks containment rose steadily to 95% by August 16, while personnel decreased to 9, and the fire behavior remained minimal, smoldering, and creeping. On September 2 the fire was declared 100% contained with 8 personnel remaining, and the estimated cost was $15,900,000. The incident remained active until the final update, after which it was fully contained.
Official source description: 23 Miles N from Enterprise, OR
Minimal; Smoldering
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Enterprise. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently minimal and smoldering with 100% containment; general wildfire safety precautions still apply, but no evacuation or immediate action is required.
IRWIN ID: {FE589672-1080-4E97-A0D9-EC64D5A31DE8}
Discovered: Jul 17, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $15,900,000
Coordinates: 45.768, -117.2532
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The Burnt Creek Fire has burned 4,169 acres as of September 2, 2026.
Yes, the Burnt Creek Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Burnt Creek Fire is burning in Wallowa, OR.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Burnt Creek Fire remains active.
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