Ruggs Fire (Oregon)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Morrow County
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across private land in Morrow County, Oregon, the active Ruggs Fire has reached 650 acres since it started on August 31, 2026. Satellites are picking up a cluster of five heat signatures nearby over the last 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the front.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader context shows 3,150,304 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 43% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Oregon for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 650 acres — about 2.6 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 3,150,304 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 43% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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