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Tracked IncidentOR

Deep Creek Fire

Feed checked
Nov 8, 2026 02:20 UTC
Source record updated
Oct 27, 2026 17:30 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Sep 2, 2026 04:40 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

The last recorded incident change is more than 14 days old or undated. Historical fire behavior and summaries below are not confirmation of current conditions.

56
Acres
Not reported
Contained
Not reported
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Oct 27, 2026 17:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Deep Creek wildfire was discovered on August 31, 2026, in Lane County, Oregon, and is caused by human activity. The U.S. Forest Service is the jurisdictional agency managing the incident. As of the latest report on September 2, the fire has grown to 56 acres with no containment reported. Over the course of the first two days, the blaze expanded from 20 acres to 50 acres and then to 56 acres, indicating a modest but steady increase in size. No personnel, cost estimates, or fire behavior details have been released yet.

Recorded Fire Progression

Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.

Available reports

3

First recorded acreage

20 acres

Last recorded acreage

56 acres

Latest available source report: Sep 2, 2026 04:40 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.

Reported acreage increased by 36 acres between the first and last available acreage measurements.

Reported changes over time

Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Sep 1, 2026 00:0020Not reportedNIFC
Sep 1, 2026 03:2050Not reportedNIFC
Sep 2, 2026 04:4056Not reportedNIFC
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Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Sep 1, 2026 00:0020Not reportedNIFC
Sep 1, 2026 03:2050Not reportedNIFC
Sep 2, 2026 04:4056Not reportedNIFC

Location

Regional Air Quality

20
Good
AQI · PM2.5

Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.

Reporting area: Not reported. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).

Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Oakridge - Willamette Activity Center.

Public Safety & Travel

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NIFC fire information and official resources β†’

IRWIN ID: {BB5B545C-35C7-463A-968A-7DF4A31316B8}

Discovered: Aug 31, 2026

Cause: Human

Managing Agency: USFS

Coordinates: 43.9714, -122.3932

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Deep Creek Fire burned?

The Deep Creek Fire has burned 56 acres as of September 2, 2026.

Is the Deep Creek Fire contained?

Containment has not been officially reported for the Deep Creek Fire.

What caused the Deep Creek Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Human.

Where is the Deep Creek Fire located?

The Deep Creek Fire is burning in Lane, OR.

Is the Deep Creek Fire still active?

The Deep Creek Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.

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