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Automated summary generated: Aug 9, 2026 20:59 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Chalk wildfire is located in Lane County, Oregon, approximately 43.887338390097Β° N, 122.43101412396Β° W. It was discovered on July 17, 2024, and is attributed to a natural cause. The fire is being managed by the USFS. The fire behavior is currently moderate with uphill runs, group torching, and spotting. The fire has remained at 6,015 acres and is fully contained. The situation has remained stable across the timeline, with no growth in size and no change in containment.
Official source description: Nine miles north of Oakridge, Oregon.
Moderate; Uphill Runs; Group Torching; Spotting
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {C506F2C7-1A5D-4260-A4FC-98232A807266}
Discovered: Jul 17, 2024
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $16,860,442
Coordinates: 43.8873, -122.431
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The Chalk Fire has burned 6,015 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Chalk Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Chalk Fire is burning in Lane, OR.
The Chalk Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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