0450 COVE CREEK 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).

Spreading across 1,000 acres of private land in Wheeler County, Oregon, the 0450 COVE CREEK Fire remains active after igniting on July 16, 2026. Satellite data from NASA FIRMS currently identifies five distinct heat detections within the area, indicating the fire's recent footprint.