Beachcomb Fire (Oregon)

Driven by extreme behavior, running activity, and long-range spotting, the Beachcomb Fire in Jefferson County, Oregon, burned across 13,648 acres of federal timber, grass, and understory over a 17-day span. Averaging an estimated 803 acres of growth per day, the fire advanced through terrain located four miles south of Warm Springs. The incident was managed by a Type 3 Team with 75 personnel addressing the front.

The fire started on July 24, 2026, under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs as a Type 3 Incident, eventually reaching a containment of 100 percent and costing $558,188 to suppress. This event unfolded during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader context shows that 2,761,076 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 50 percent below the two-decade average.