The POWDER RIVER wildfire in Baker County, Oregon, is currently 96% contained and has not grown in size, with 21,088 acres burned.
Official source description: 4 Miles SW from RICHLAND, OR
Minimal; Smoldering; Short-range Spotting
No specific advice based on the current fire behavior and evacuation status.
IRWIN ID: {40EF4D3A-A1D9-48DA-A96B-A58F164E5E68}
Discovered: Jul 17, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $7,200,000
Coordinates: 44.7553, -117.2777
The POWDER RIVER Fire has burned 21,088 acres as of August 7, 2026.
As of the latest update, the POWDER RIVER Fire is 96% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The POWDER RIVER Fire is burning in Baker, OR.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the POWDER RIVER Fire remains active.
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