"This fire is notable for its large size of over 21,000 acres and rapid containment within a week, demonstrating effective resource deployment and fire suppression efforts."
The Powder River wildfire, located in Baker County, Oregon, was discovered on July 17, 2026, and has burned 21,088 acres. By August 6, 2026, the fire was 96% contained with 66 personnel on the scene and minimal fire behavior. The next update on August 7 confirmed the same acreage and containment, noting minimal behavior with smoldering and short‑range spotting, and added an estimated cost of $7,200,000. By August 14, the fire was fully contained (100%) with only four personnel remaining, the same minimal behavior, and an updated estimated cost of $8,300,000. The incident remains active but fully contained, with no further growth reported.
Official source description: 4 Miles SW from RICHLAND, OR
Minimal; Smoldering; Short-range Spotting
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Baker City. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently fully contained and exhibiting minimal behavior; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised for the surrounding area.
IRWIN ID: {40EF4D3A-A1D9-48DA-A96B-A58F164E5E68}
Discovered: Jul 17, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $8,300,000
Coordinates: 44.7553, -117.2777
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The POWDER RIVER Fire has burned 21,088 acres as of August 14, 2026.
Yes, the POWDER RIVER Fire is fully contained (100%).
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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