Riddle Fire, Oregon
The Riddle Fire was a wildfire in Oregon, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 292 acres (118 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 50%
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Containment reported at 25%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 292 acres (118 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
43.0230, -118.4549
Current Situation
The Riddle Fire was a wildfire in Oregon, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 292 acres (118 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 7 days ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 75 km.
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Agency-reported size for Riddle Fire, Oregon · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 13 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Riddle |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORBUD-002665 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 43.02304 |
| Longitude | -118.45487 |
| Last Updated | Jul 21, 2026, 11:05 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 292 ac |
| Containment % | 50% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 15, 2026, 12:20 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Riddle Fire was approximately 292 acres (118 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Riddle Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 43.0230, -118.4549.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 50% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-15.
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 7 days ago).