Mcculley Fire (OR)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Baker County
- Complexity
- Type 3 Incident
- Jurisdiction
- USFS · Federal land
Burning in Baker County, Oregon, the active Mcculley Fire has expanded to 400 acres since igniting on August 22, 2026. Satellites have detected two recent heat signatures nearby, indicating the current localized spread of the incident.
The Type 3 Incident is being managed by the USFS on Federal land. This fire occurs within the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October.
Nationwide, the broader fire context shows 2,982,133 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 46% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Oregon for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 400 acres — about 1.6 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in United States
Across United States, roughly 2,982,133 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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