Skull Creek South PVT Fire, Oregon
Skull Creek South PVT is a wildfire currently listed in Oregon, United States, with an estimated burned area of 66 acres (27 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 66 acres (26.7 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
42.3873, -118.7464
Current Situation
Skull Creek South PVT is a wildfire currently listed in Oregon, United States, with an estimated burned area of 66 acres (27 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 20 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 138 km.
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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 22 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Skull Creek South PVT |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORBUD-002655 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Harney |
| Latitude | 42.38726 |
| Longitude | -118.74638 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 9:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 66 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 7, 2026, 6:54 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Skull Creek South PVT Fire is currently reported at approximately 66 acres (27 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Skull Creek South PVT Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 42.3873, -118.7464.
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 2026-07-08.
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 20 minutes ago).