0512 BOX SPRINGS Fire, Oregon
This archive page covers the 0512 BOX SPRINGS Fire in Oregon, United States. Last known size: 15,203 acres (6,152 hectares) and was classified as Active.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 15,203 acres (6,152 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 12,343 acres (4,995 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 4,239 acres (1,715 ha)
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 4,000 acres (1,619 ha)
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Status: Extreme
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 950 acres (384 ha)
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Status: Active
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
44.6353, -120.4985
Current Situation
This archive page covers the 0512 BOX SPRINGS Fire in Oregon, United States. Last known size: 15,203 acres (6,152 hectares) and was classified as Active.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 5 days ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 49 km.
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Agency-reported size for 0512 BOX SPRINGS Fire, Oregon · 5 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 11 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | 0512 BOX SPRINGS |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-OR951S-000512 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Jefferson |
| Latitude | 44.63534 |
| Longitude | -120.49851 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 7:04 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 15,203 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 209 |
| Estimated cost | $1,122,770 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 1 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 17, 2026, 3:00 PM 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 0512 BOX SPRINGS Fire was approximately 15,203 acres (6,152 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The 0512 BOX SPRINGS Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 44.6353, -120.4985.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-17.
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 5 days ago).