0496 CROOKED Fire, Oregon
This archive page covers the 0496 CROOKED Fire in Oregon, United States. Last known size: 350 acres (142 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 88%
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Containment reported at 70%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 0%
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Status: Moderate
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Size reported at approximately 350 acres (142 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
44.0051, -120.0198
Current Situation
This archive page covers the 0496 CROOKED Fire in Oregon, United States. Last known size: 350 acres (142 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
The fire was last updated 6 days ago by agency reporting systems.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 61 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for 0496 CROOKED Fire, Oregon · 4 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
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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 | 0496 CROOKED |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORPRD-000496 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Crook |
| Latitude | 44.00509 |
| Longitude | -120.01981 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 5:59 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 350 ac |
| Containment % | 88% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 40 |
| Estimated cost | $100,000 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 16, 2026, 2:03 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the 0496 CROOKED Fire was approximately 350 acres (142 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 0496 CROOKED Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 44.0051, -120.0198.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 88% (status: Minimal).
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).