Meacham Creek Fire, Oregon
The Meacham Creek Fire was a wildfire in Oregon, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 2 acres; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 2 acres (0.6 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.4530, -118.4167
Current Situation
The Meacham Creek Fire was a wildfire in Oregon, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 2 acres; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 9 days ago.
Nearby communities include La Grande (29.4 km SE), Mission (31.9 km NW), Island City (31.6 km SE), Pilot Rock (32.4 km W).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 79 km.
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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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La Grande
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Mission
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Island City
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Pilot Rock
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Pendleton
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Athena
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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 10 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Meacham Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-OR973S-000359 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 45.45297 |
| Longitude | -118.41668 |
| Last Updated | Jul 20, 2026, 10:15 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 2 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | La Grande (18 mi SE), Mission (20 mi NW), Island City (20 mi SE), Pilot Rock (20 mi W), Pendleton (23 mi NW), Athena (25 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 19, 2026, 3:08 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 Meacham Creek Fire was approximately 2 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The Meacham Creek Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 45.4530, -118.4167. Nearby towns include La Grande (29.4 km SE), Mission (31.9 km NW), Island City (31.6 km SE), Pilot Rock (32.4 km W).
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 2026-07-19.
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 La Grande (18 mi SE), Mission (20 mi NW), Island City (20 mi SE), Pilot Rock (20 mi W), Pendleton (23 mi NW), Athena (25 mi N).
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 9 days ago).