0449 PORCUPINE RIDGE Fire (OR)

Active · 1,000 acres · started 2026-07-16 · updated 2026-07-16

Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).

Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).

Spanning 1,000 acres of federal land in Gilliam County, Oregon, the 0449 PORCUPINE RIDGE Fire remains active after igniting on July 16, 2026. The blaze, which was sparked by natural causes, is currently being managed by the Bureau of Land Management.