The Jackass Butte wildfire in Harney County, Oregon, has been reported to be 24,724 acres in size and 92% contained as of the latest update.
Official source description: 40 Miles S from Burns, OR
Minimal; Backing; Smoldering
No specific advice based on the current fire behavior and evacuation status.
IRWIN ID: {0C7A5B02-3B18-4CED-B10B-E9C315773C19}
Discovered: Jul 25, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $1,870,803
Coordinates: 43.045, -118.9557
The Jackass Butte Fire has burned 24,724 acres as of August 9, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Jackass Butte Fire is 92% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Jackass Butte Fire is burning in Harney, OR.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Jackass Butte Fire remains active.
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