Mile Marker 238 Fire, Oregon
Agency feeds show the Mile Marker 238 Fire burning in Oregon, United States. Reported size is about 1 acres under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 1 acres (0.5 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.5028, -118.4246
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Mile Marker 238 Fire burning in Oregon, United States. Reported size is about 1 acres under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 48 minutes ago. Current weather near the fire includes temperatures around 16°C with west winds of approximately 5 km/h.
The fire is near Mission (27.4 km NW), Pilot Rock (31.7 km W), La Grande (32.9 km SE), Pendleton (34 km NW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 88 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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Mission
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Pilot Rock
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La Grande
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Pendleton
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Island City
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Athena
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Oregon (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 14 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Mile Marker 238 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-OR973S-000285 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Umatilla |
| Latitude | 45.50284 |
| Longitude | -118.42460 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 10:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Mission (17 mi NW), Pilot Rock (20 mi W), La Grande (20 mi SE), Pendleton (21 mi NW), Island City (22 mi SE), Athena (22 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 15, 2026, 8:35 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Mile Marker 238 Fire is currently reported at approximately 1 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The Mile Marker 238 Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 45.5028, -118.4246. Nearby towns include Mission (27.4 km NW), Pilot Rock (31.7 km W), La Grande (32.9 km SE), Pendleton (34 km NW).
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 2026-07-16.
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 (17 mi NW), Pilot Rock (20 mi W), La Grande (20 mi SE), Pendleton (21 mi NW), Island City (22 mi SE), Athena (22 mi N).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 61°F, 45% humidity, 3 mph from the w.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 48 minutes ago).