"The Riddle wildfire is notable due to the resources committed to its management, with 24 personnel assigned to the incident, and an estimated cost of $600,000."
The Riddle wildfire is located in Harney County, Oregon, approximately 43.023035700214° N, 118.45487431722° W. The fire is reported to be 292 acres in size, with 100% containment as of August 6, 2026. The fire is believed to be of natural cause and is being managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The fire behavior is currently minimal, with some creeping. The fire was first reported on July 15, 2026, and has not grown in size since its initial report.
Official source description: 12 Miles E from Diamond, OR
Minimal; Creeping
Given the current minimal fire behavior and 100% containment, general wildfire safety guidance applies. However, it is essential to remain vigilant and follow any local instructions or guidelines.
IRWIN ID: {17FA2568-5EFA-4A72-9035-5B6E5840562F}
Discovered: Jul 15, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $600,000
Coordinates: 43.023, -118.4549
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The Riddle Fire has burned 292 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Riddle Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Riddle Fire is burning in Harney, OR.
No, the Riddle Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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