WATSON Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
Map
44.4764, -119.9083
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: No analyzed smoke plumes reported near this fire in the current NOAA HMS feed.
Open live smoke layer →Recent activity
Timeline
-
Fire discovery / ignition reported
-
Status: Uncontained
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
View on MapRoad Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
-
Wheeler County
Largest Fires in Oregon
Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Oregon (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Wheeler County at 15 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | WATSON |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-OROCF-000591 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Wheeler |
| Latitude | 44.47640 |
| Longitude | -119.90828 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 10:37 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Wheeler County (15 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 12:48 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The WATSON Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The WATSON Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 44.4764, -119.9083. Nearby towns include Wheeler County (24.9 km NW).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-23.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Wheeler County (15 mi NW).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 66°F, 51% humidity, 8 mph from the w.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 24 minutes ago).