Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.
Automated summary generated: Nov 3, 2026 18:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Kahler Creek wildfire, located in Wheeler County, Oregon, was first discovered on July 16, 2026, and is caused by natural factors. The U.S. Forest Service is the jurisdictional agency managing the incident. As of the latest update on November 2, 2026, the fire has burned 16.3 acres, having grown modestly from 15 acres reported on August 25, 2026. No containment percentage or personnel deployment details have been released, and the fire behavior remains unspecified.
Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.
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Latest available source report: Nov 2, 2026 21:39 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
Reported acreage increased by 1 acres between the first and last available acreage measurements.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 16:00 | 15 | Not reported | NIFC |
| Nov 2, 2026 21:39 | 16 | Not reported | NIFC |
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 16:00 | 15 | Not reported | NIFC |
| Nov 2, 2026 21:39 | 16 | Not reported | NIFC |
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: John Day Dayton St.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {E8E11DF1-2152-4FA5-AAEE-741315663681}
Discovered: Jul 16, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Coordinates: 44.8973, -119.6855
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The Kahler Creek Fire has burned 16 acres as of November 2, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Kahler Creek Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Kahler Creek Fire is burning in Wheeler, OR.
The Kahler Creek Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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