Crater Fire, Oregon
Agency feeds show the Crater Fire burning in Oregon, United States. Reported size is about 745 acres (301 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 93%
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Containment reported at 80%
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Containment reported at 70%
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Size reported at approximately 742 acres (300 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 0%
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 700 acres (283 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 300 acres (121 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
43.1200, -118.8034
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Crater Fire burning in Oregon, United States. Reported size is about 745 acres (301 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
The fire was last updated 31 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 82 km.
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Agency-reported size for Crater Fire, Oregon · 8 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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 6 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Crater |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORBUD-002680 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Burns, OR, Harney |
| Latitude | 43.11996 |
| Longitude | -118.80340 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 10:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 745 ac |
| Containment % | 93% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 36 |
| Estimated cost | $351,125 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 1:47 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Crater Fire is currently reported at approximately 745 acres (301 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Crater Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 43.1200, -118.8034.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 93% (status: Minimal).
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?
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 actively tracked (last update 31 minutes ago).