FOX Fire, Oregon
Agency feeds show the FOX Fire burning in Oregon, United States. Reported size is about 47,795 acres (19,342 hectares) under a Active classification.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 47,795 acres (19,342 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 26,445 acres (10,702 ha)
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 7,098 acres (2,872 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Status: Extreme
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Size reported at approximately 200 acres (80.9 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
44.5239, -117.2130
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the FOX Fire burning in Oregon, United States. Reported size is about 47,795 acres (19,342 hectares) under a Active classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 32 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 105 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for FOX Fire, Oregon · 6 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 #6 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | FOX |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORVAD-260204 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Baker |
| Latitude | 44.52392 |
| Longitude | -117.21298 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 10:39 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 47,795 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 233 |
| Estimated cost | $885,000 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 2 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 6:51 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The FOX Fire is currently reported at approximately 47,795 acres (19,342 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The FOX Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 44.5239, -117.2130.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-24.
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 32 minutes ago).