0476 HOAG Fire (OR)

Active · 0% contained · 10,000 acres · started 2026-07-16 · updated 2026-07-17

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

Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).

Spanning 10,000 acres of private land, the 0476 HOAG Fire is currently exhibiting active backing behavior 15 miles southeast of Wasco, Oregon. In the 48 hours since the blaze ignited on July 16, satellite sensors have detected 36 distinct heat signatures across Gilliam County, indicating a rapid spread through the short grass fuels.

The incident is currently managed as a Type 4 operation, with 14 personnel assigned to the front. Despite the active status of the fire, containment remains at zero percent as crews work to manage the blaze, which has already incurred costs of $100,000.