The Crater wildfire in Harney County, Oregon, is currently 97% contained and has not grown in size, with 705 acres burned.
Official source description: 35 Miles S from Burns, OR
Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping; Backing
No specific advice based on the current fire behavior and evacuation status.
IRWIN ID: {2A7AC1C8-1B10-4A39-BA7D-83A44D029DEF}
Discovered: Jul 23, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $499,542
Coordinates: 43.12, -118.8034
The Crater Fire has burned 705 acres as of August 7, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Crater Fire is 97% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Crater Fire is burning in Harney, OR.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Crater Fire remains active.
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