"This incident is notable for its rapid containment of a large 4,225‑acre fire within a week, demonstrating effective resource deployment and fire suppression tactics. The estimated cost of $1.2 million reflects significant investment in personnel and equipment to protect the region."
The Eggo wildfire, located 17 miles northeast of Enterprise in Wallowa County, Oregon, was discovered on August 1, 2026. By August 6, the fire had burned 4,225 acres and was 32% contained, with 62 personnel on the scene. Over the next week the fire remained the same size but containment increased steadily from 45% on August 7 to 95% by August 13, while personnel numbers dropped from 53 to 4 as the fire’s behavior shifted from moderate flanking and short‑range spotting to minimal. The incident remains active but largely contained, with no evacuation orders reported. The cause is listed as human, and the jurisdictional agency is not specified.
Official source description: 17 Miles NE from Enterprise, OR
Minimal; Flanking; Short-range Spotting
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Enterprise. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
With the fire now 95% contained and behavior minimal, general wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed of local updates, avoid outdoor activities in the fire’s vicinity, and be prepared to evacuate if conditions change.
IRWIN ID: {0DE1A2AF-2F45-40CC-968B-1DF23FC3A34F}
Discovered: Aug 1, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $1,200,000
Coordinates: 45.6696, -117.0871
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The Eggo Fire has burned 4,225 acres as of August 16, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Eggo Fire is 95% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Eggo Fire is burning in Wallowa, OR.
No, the Eggo Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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