Horse Ridge Fire, Oregon
Agency feeds show the Horse Ridge Fire burning in Oregon, United States. Reported size is about 838 acres (339 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 95%
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Containment reported at 76%
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Size reported at approximately 831 acres (336 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 60%
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Size reported at approximately 793 acres (321 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 689 acres (279 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 675 acres (273 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 602 acres (244 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Containment reported at 10%
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Size reported at approximately 383 acres (155 ha)
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Status: Active
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.5418, -118.3460
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Horse Ridge Fire burning in Oregon, United States. Reported size is about 838 acres (339 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 11 minutes ago.
The fire is near Mission (29.9 km NW), La Grande (31.5 km SE), Athena (32.1 km N), Island City (32.4 km SE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 89 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Horse Ridge Fire, Oregon · 11 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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 Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Mission
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La Grande
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Athena
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Island City
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Elgin
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Pendleton
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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 13 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Horse Ridge |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORUMF-000315 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Pendleton, Umatilla |
| Latitude | 45.54181 |
| Longitude | -118.34598 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 11:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 838 ac |
| Containment % | 95% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 36 |
| Estimated cost | $2,814,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 2 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Mission (19 mi NW), La Grande (20 mi SE), Athena (20 mi N), Island City (20 mi SE), Elgin (21 mi E), Pendleton (23 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 16, 2026, 2:30 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Horse Ridge Fire is currently reported at approximately 838 acres (339 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Horse Ridge Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 45.5418, -118.3460. Nearby towns include Mission (29.9 km NW), La Grande (31.5 km SE), Athena (32.1 km N), Island City (32.4 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 95% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-16.
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 Mission (19 mi NW), La Grande (20 mi SE), Athena (20 mi N), Island City (20 mi SE), Elgin (21 mi E), Pendleton (23 mi NW).
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 11 minutes ago).