Bench Fire (OR)

Active · 20% contained · 1,100 acres · started 2026-07-23 · updated 2026-07-24

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

Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).

Fueled by short grass, the active Bench Fire burning five miles south of Warm Springs, Oregon, in Jefferson County is exhibiting extreme fire behavior, including torching and spotting. Spanning 1,100 acres on federal land under BIA management, the Type 3 incident has reached 20 percent containment as of July 23, 2026.

With 41 personnel assigned to the Type 3 Incident—costing an estimated $5,000—satellites have detected six heat signatures in the area over the past 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the blaze.