Well Fire, Oregon
This archive page covers the Well Fire in Oregon, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Minimal classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 70%
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Size reported at approximately 19 acres (7.5 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
43.7228, -119.5378
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Well Fire in Oregon, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Minimal classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 31 hours ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 78 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Well Fire, Oregon · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
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
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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 6 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Well |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-ORBUD-002691 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Oregon |
| Location | Riley, Harney |
| Latitude | 43.72281 |
| Longitude | -119.53783 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 6:31 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | 70% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Estimated cost | $1,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 8:53 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Well Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Well Fire is located in Oregon, United States at approximately 43.7228, -119.5378.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 70% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-24.
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 31 hours ago).