Ten Mile Fire (Oregon)

Burning across private land in Jefferson County, Oregon, the Ten Mile Fire has scorched 4,834 acres over an 18-day campaign, averaging approximately 269 acres per day since it started on July 23, 2026. Located nine miles northeast of Madras, the natural-cause wildfire now sits at 100 percent containment under the direction of a Type 4 Incident Commander and 65 personnel. Current fire behavior is reported as minimal and smoldering within short grass fuels standing about one foot tall.

The incident wraps up amidst a broader national landscape that remains well below historical norms. Across the country, 2,799,726 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that sits 49 percent below the two-decade average. This regional activity falls squarely within the typical fire season, which runs from June to October in the area.

Total costs to manage the Type 4 incident have reached $1,800,000.