Jackass Butte Fire, Oregon
Jackass Butte is a wildfire currently listed in Oregon, United States, with an estimated burned area of 23,643 acres (9,568 hectares); agencies listed it as Active.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 26%
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Size reported at approximately 23,643 acres (9,568 ha)
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Containment reported at 22%
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Status: Active
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Containment reported at 30%
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Size reported at approximately 18,539 acres (7,502 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Containment reported at 10%
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Size reported at approximately 11,396 acres (4,612 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 0%
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Status: Moderate
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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
43.0450, -118.9557
Current Situation
Jackass Butte is a wildfire currently listed in Oregon, United States, with an estimated burned area of 23,643 acres (9,568 hectares); agencies listed it as Active.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 5 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 80 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Jackass Butte Fire, Oregon · 6 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Environment
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 #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Jackass Butte |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORBUD-002694 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Burns, OR, Harney |
| Latitude | 43.04501 |
| Longitude | -118.95568 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 5:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 23,643 ac |
| Containment % | 26% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 255 |
| Estimated cost | $259,896 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 5:31 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Jackass Butte Fire is currently reported at approximately 23,643 acres (9,568 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Jackass Butte Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 43.0450, -118.9557.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 26% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-25.
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 5 minutes ago).