Burnt Creek Fire, Oregon
Agency feeds show the Burnt Creek Fire burning in Oregon, United States. Reported size is about 3,336 acres (1,350 hectares) under a Active classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 13%
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Size reported at approximately 3,336 acres (1,350 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 3,077 acres (1,245 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 3,015 acres (1,220 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 2,678 acres (1,084 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 2,426 acres (982 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 2,530 acres (1,024 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,944 acres (787 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,650 acres (668 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 300 acres (121 ha)
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Status: Active
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.7680, -117.2532
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Burnt Creek Fire burning in Oregon, United States. Reported size is about 3,336 acres (1,350 hectares) under a Active classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 5 minutes ago.
The fire is near Enterprise (38.1 km S), Joseph (46 km S).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 96 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Burnt Creek Fire, Oregon · 11 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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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Enterprise
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Joseph
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Oregon (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 13 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Burnt Creek |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORWWF-000342 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Enterprise, Wallowa |
| Latitude | 45.76803 |
| Longitude | -117.25322 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 12:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 3,336 ac |
| Containment % | 13% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 401 |
| Estimated cost | $6,870,403 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 2 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Enterprise (24 mi S), Joseph (29 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 17, 2026, 12:51 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Burnt Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 3,336 acres (1,350 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Burnt Creek Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 45.7680, -117.2532. Nearby towns include Enterprise (38.1 km S), Joseph (46 km S).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 13% (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?
Nearby settlements include Enterprise (24 mi S), Joseph (29 mi S).
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 5 minutes ago).