0449 PORCUPINE RIDGE Fire, Oregon
This archive page covers the 0449 PORCUPINE RIDGE Fire in Oregon, United States. Last known size: 79,198 acres (32,050 hectares) under a Active classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 99%
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Containment reported at 13%
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Size reported at approximately 80,055 acres (32,397 ha)
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Containment reported at 11%
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Size reported at approximately 76,859 acres (31,104 ha)
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Containment reported at 19%
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Size reported at approximately 24,168 acres (9,780 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Containment reported at 3%
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Size reported at approximately 23,337 acres (9,444 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 15,621 acres (6,322 ha)
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Status: Active
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.1889, -120.3503
Current Situation
This archive page covers the 0449 PORCUPINE RIDGE Fire in Oregon, United States. Last known size: 79,198 acres (32,050 hectares) under a Active classification.
The fire was last updated 3 days ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Condon (13.9 km E), Fossil (23.7 km SE), Moro (44.3 km NW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 69 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for 0449 PORCUPINE RIDGE Fire, Oregon · 8 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Condon
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Fossil
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Moro
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Oregon (currently ranked #5 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Condon at 8.6 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 14 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | 0449 PORCUPINE RIDGE |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORPRD-000449 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Gilliam |
| Latitude | 45.18895 |
| Longitude | -120.35027 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 6:25 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 79,198 ac |
| Containment % | 99% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 23 |
| Estimated cost | $3,081,952 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Condon (8.6 mi E), Fossil (15 mi SE), Moro (28 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 15, 2026, 6:07 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the 0449 PORCUPINE RIDGE Fire was approximately 79,198 acres (32,050 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 0449 PORCUPINE RIDGE Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 45.1889, -120.3503. Nearby towns include Condon (13.9 km E), Fossil (23.7 km SE), Moro (44.3 km NW).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 99% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-16.
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 Condon (8.6 mi E), Fossil (15 mi SE), Moro (28 mi NW).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 3 days ago).