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Automated summary generated: Oct 23, 2026 23:05 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Well Fire was discovered on July 24, 2026, near 43.6314Β°N, 119.5883Β°W in Harney County, Oregon. By August 20, 2026, the fire had burned 20 acres and was 100% contained, with minimal, creeping behavior and isolated torching. The cause is listed as natural, and no jurisdictional agency is specified. The incident has remained small and fully contained, with no further growth reported in the timeline.
Official source description: 16 Miles NW from Riley, OR
Minimal; Creeping; Isolated Torching
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Latest available source report: Aug 20, 2026 21:55 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 21:55 | 20 | 100.0% | NIFC |
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {14E11244-4ABF-4547-BE54-3A65A36B0234}
Discovered: Jul 24, 2026
Cause: Natural
Est. Cost to Date: $1,000
Coordinates: 43.6314, -119.5883
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The Well Fire has burned 20 acres as of August 20, 2026.
Yes, the Well Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Well Fire is burning in Harney, OR.
The Well Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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