COW Fire, Oregon
The COW Fire was a wildfire in Oregon, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 5,997 acres (2,427 hectares); agencies listed it as 99% contained.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 99%
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Status: 99% contained
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Containment reported at 75%
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Size reported at approximately 5,997 acres (2,427 ha)
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Status: 75% contained
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Containment reported at 5%
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Status: 5% contained
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Size reported at approximately 1,000 acres (405 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
44.3541, -117.5214
Current Situation
The COW Fire was a wildfire in Oregon, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 5,997 acres (2,427 hectares); agencies listed it as 99% contained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 4 days ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 106 km.
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Agency-reported size for COW Fire, Oregon · 5 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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 7 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | COW |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORVAD-260187 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Malheur |
| Latitude | 44.35414 |
| Longitude | -117.52143 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 5:27 PM PDT |
| Current Status | 99% contained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 5,997 ac |
| Containment % | 99% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Estimated cost | $200,000 |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 3:55 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the COW Fire was approximately 5,997 acres (2,427 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The COW Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 44.3541, -117.5214.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 99% (status: 99% contained).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-21.
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 4 days ago).