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.
Automated summary generated: Oct 10, 2026 05:13 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Mitchell Springs wildfire, located in Malheur County, Oregon, was discovered on August 25, 2026, and is caused by natural factors under the jurisdiction of the BLM. By August 27, the fire had expanded to 3,700 acres and was 0% contained, with 61 personnel on the scene and active, flanking, and backing behavior. The blaze grew to 5,444 acres by August 28, with containment rising to 25% and 89 personnel engaged; by August 29 containment reached 75% and by August 30 the fire was fully contained at 5,444 acres with minimal smoldering activity. Subsequent reports show the acreage fluctuating slightlyโdown to 1,299.96 acres on September 2 and up to 5,379.5 acres on September 11โwhile remaining 100% contained.
Official source description: 8 Miles NW from MCDERMITT, OR
Minimal; Smoldering; Flanking
Current air quality readings are unavailable for this incident. Older readings are not shown as current conditions.
Check current air quality on AirNow.gov โAny automated community or travel summary below may be outdated. It is not a live evacuation or road-closure notice.
Verify evacuation orders, closures and access with the responsible fire agency, county emergency management or sheriff. A containment percentage, feed status or AQI reading does not establish that an area is safe to enter.
NIFC fire information and official resources โIRWIN ID: {2746CAC6-D0D5-49EA-B4C2-FF6C5A884E4C}
Discovered: Aug 25, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $515,000
Coordinates: 42.0915, -117.8906
Other wildfires no longer present in our filtered incident feed in OR.
The MITCHELL SPRINGS Fire has burned 5,380 acres as of September 11, 2026.
Yes, the MITCHELL SPRINGS Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The MITCHELL SPRINGS Fire is burning in Malheur, OR.
The MITCHELL SPRINGS Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
Real-time map, acreage, and containment for every major U.S. wildfire, updated from official NIFC data.
View Live Map →