Bench Fire, Oregon
The Bench Fire is an active wildfire burning in Oregon, United States. It has burned approximately 45,119 acres (18,259 hectares) under a Active classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 3%
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Size reported at approximately 45,119 acres (18,259 ha)
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 40,296 acres (16,307 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 20,180 acres (8,167 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 6,201 acres (2,509 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 6,000 acres (2,428 ha)
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Containment reported at 20%
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Status: Extreme
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Size reported at approximately 1,100 acres (445 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
44.6318, -121.3502
Current Situation
The Bench Fire is an active wildfire burning in Oregon, United States. It has burned approximately 45,119 acres (18,259 hectares) under a Active classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 23 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 70 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Bench Fire, Oregon · 9 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 #8 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Bench |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORWSA-000100 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Warm Springs, Jefferson |
| Latitude | 44.63178 |
| Longitude | -121.35024 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 9:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 45,119 ac |
| Containment % | 3% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 586 |
| Estimated cost | $6,000,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 1 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 3:06 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Bench Fire is currently reported at approximately 45,119 acres (18,259 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Bench Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 44.6318, -121.3502.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 3% (status: Active).
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 23 minutes ago).