Salmon Fire, Oregon
Salmon is a wildfire currently listed in Oregon, United States, with an estimated burned area of 1,426 acres (577 hectares); agencies listed it as Moderate.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 67%
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Containment reported at 60%
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Containment reported at 40%
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Containment reported at 35%
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Containment reported at 30%
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Containment reported at 20%
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Size reported at approximately 1,430 acres (579 ha)
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Containment reported at 15%
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Size reported at approximately 1,493 acres (604 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
44.7170, -118.5102
Current Situation
Salmon is a wildfire currently listed in Oregon, United States, with an estimated burned area of 1,426 acres (577 hectares); agencies listed it as Moderate.
The fire was last updated 15 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 105 km.
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Agency-reported size for Salmon Fire, Oregon · 9 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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 22 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Salmon |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORUMF-000222 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Grant |
| Latitude | 44.71703 |
| Longitude | -118.51022 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 7:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Moderate |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,426 ac |
| Containment % | 67% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 620 |
| Estimated cost | $33,790,312 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 8, 2026, 12:16 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | BH |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Salmon Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,426 acres (577 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Salmon Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 44.7170, -118.5102.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 67% (status: Moderate).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-08.
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 15 minutes ago).