Bedell Rd Fire, Oregon
The Bedell Rd Fire was a wildfire in Oregon, United States. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.9904, -123.0013
Current Situation
The Bedell Rd Fire was a wildfire in Oregon, United States. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 26 hours ago. Current weather near the fire includes temperatures around 19°C with northwest winds of approximately 13 km/h.
Nearby communities include Kalama (12.3 km E), Rainier (12.1 km NE), Longview (17.1 km N), Kelso (18.8 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 111 km.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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Kalama
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Rainier
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Longview
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Kelso
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Columbia City
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West Longview
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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).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Kalama at 7.6 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 6 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Bedell Rd |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-OR532S-000009 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Columbia |
| Latitude | 45.99045 |
| Longitude | -123.00127 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 6:53 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Kalama (7.6 mi E), Rainier (7.5 mi NE), Longview (11 mi N), Kelso (12 mi N), Columbia City (12 mi SE), West Longview (12 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 22, 2026, 8:00 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 Bedell Rd Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Bedell Rd Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 45.9904, -123.0013. Nearby towns include Kalama (12.3 km E), Rainier (12.1 km NE), Longview (17.1 km N), Kelso (18.8 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
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?
Nearby settlements include Kalama (7.6 mi E), Rainier (7.5 mi NE), Longview (11 mi N), Kelso (12 mi N), Columbia City (12 mi SE), West Longview (12 mi N).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 66°F, 72% humidity, 8 mph from the nw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 26 hours ago).