"The McCully fire’s rapid expansion to over 13,600 acres in less than a month, combined with extreme fire behavior and the deployment of more than 1,000 personnel, highlights the significant resource demands and potential threat to nearby communities and ecosystems."
The McCully wildfire, located 22 miles southwest of Baker City in Baker County, Oregon, was first discovered on August 22, 2026. The fire, caused by an undetermined source and managed by the U.S. Forest Service, expanded rapidly from 30 acres to 13,604 acres over 24 days, with extreme behavior such as crown fires, spotting, and torching dominating the early period. Personnel grew from 29 to 1,005, and the estimated cost climbed from $500,000 to $34,543,000 as containment progressed from 0% to 91%. The fire’s growth slowed after September 4, with containment increasing steadily to 91% by mid‑September, while the acreage plateaued at 13,604 acres.
Official source description: 22 Miles NW from Baker City, OR
Minimal; Smoldering
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Baker City. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Given the current minimal, smoldering behavior and 91% containment, general wildfire safety precautions remain advised, but the risk of flare‑ups is low. Stay informed through local authorities for any changes in fire status.
IRWIN ID: {55C74279-0C6B-4CF7-BF16-731E6A8FB5F9}
Discovered: Aug 22, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $34,543,000
Coordinates: 44.8279, -118.2808
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The McCully Fire has burned 13,604 acres as of September 15, 2026.
As of the latest update, the McCully Fire is 91% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The McCully Fire is burning in Baker, OR.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the McCully Fire remains active.
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