"The fire’s rapid growth to over 700 acres within a few days and the substantial resources—up to 295 personnel and over $2.6 million in estimated costs—highlight its significant impact on the local community and the urgency of effective wildfire management."
The COTTONWOOD wildfire, located 15 miles southwest of Long Creek in Grant County, Oregon, was first reported on August 6, 2026. The fire, caused by human activity, quickly grew to 705 acres by the next day and reached a peak of 722 acres on August 9, after a brief expansion to 723 acres on August 10. Containment progressed steadily, rising from 0% on August 7 to 30% by August 8, 45% on August 10, 65% on August 11, 71% on August 12, 77% on August 13, 88% on August 14, 93% on August 15, and finally 100% on August 22. Personnel peaked at 295 on August 10, with a total estimated cost reaching $2,636,827 by the time the fire was fully contained.
Official source description: 15 Miles SW from LONG CREEK, OR
Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping; Spotting
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: John Day. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained and behavior is minimal; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised for the surrounding area.
IRWIN ID: {33435106-9985-464E-9894-386B522E0B39}
Discovered: Aug 6, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $2,636,827
Coordinates: 44.6281, -119.3804
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The COTTONWOOD Fire has burned 722 acres as of August 22, 2026.
Yes, the COTTONWOOD Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The COTTONWOOD Fire is burning in Grant, OR.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the COTTONWOOD Fire remains active.
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