0480 WILCOX Fire, Oregon
0480 WILCOX burned in Oregon, United States, reaching about 5,651 acres (2,287 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Active.
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Size reported at approximately 5,649 acres (2,286 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 4,112 acres (1,664 ha)
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Status: Active
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.1136, -120.6097
Current Situation
0480 WILCOX burned in Oregon, United States, reaching about 5,651 acres (2,287 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Active.
The fire was last updated 6 days ago by agency reporting systems.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 63 km.
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Agency-reported size for 0480 WILCOX Fire, Oregon · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Oregon (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 12 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | 0480 WILCOX |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORPRD-000480 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Sherman |
| Latitude | 45.11359 |
| Longitude | -120.60971 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 7:31 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 5,651 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 24 |
| Estimated cost | $200,000 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 16, 2026, 10:47 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the 0480 WILCOX Fire was approximately 5,651 acres (2,287 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 0480 WILCOX Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 45.1136, -120.6097.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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 6 days ago).