Low Divide Creek Fire, Oregon
This archive page covers the Low Divide Creek Fire in Oregon, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.6333, -123.3613
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Low Divide Creek Fire in Oregon, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 5 days ago.
Settlements in the area include Banks (19.3 km E), Forest Grove (23.2 km SE), Cornelius (26.6 km SE), Vernonia (28.3 km NE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 102 km.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
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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Banks
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Forest Grove
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Cornelius
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Vernonia
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North Plains
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Hillsboro
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Banks at 12 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 8 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Low Divide Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-OR531S-000011 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Washington |
| Latitude | 45.63327 |
| Longitude | -123.36134 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 2:27 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Banks (12 mi E), Forest Grove (14 mi SE), Cornelius (17 mi SE), Vernonia (18 mi NE), North Plains (18 mi E), Hillsboro (20 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 12:45 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Low Divide Creek Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Low Divide Creek Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 45.6333, -123.3613. Nearby towns include Banks (19.3 km E), Forest Grove (23.2 km SE), Cornelius (26.6 km SE), Vernonia (28.3 km NE).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
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?
Nearby settlements include Banks (12 mi E), Forest Grove (14 mi SE), Cornelius (17 mi SE), Vernonia (18 mi NE), North Plains (18 mi E), Hillsboro (20 mi SE).
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 5 days ago).