POWDER RIVER Fire (OR)

Active · 0% contained · 2,100 acres · started 2026-07-17 · updated 2026-07-18

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

Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).

Driven by wind and exhibiting extreme behavior including uphill runs and flanking, the POWDER RIVER Fire has scorched 2,100 acres of private land just 4 miles southwest of Richland, Oregon. Since its natural ignition on July 17, 2026, the blaze has maintained an active status, with satellites detecting 20 distinct heat signatures over the last 48 hours that underscore the fire's ongoing expansion across Baker County.

A total of 51 personnel are currently engaged in suppression efforts under Type 3 incident management. With the fire burning through short grass and showing no containment, the operation has already incurred $300,000 in costs as crews work to mitigate the impact of this Type 4 incident.