What are the names and locations of the wildfires?
As of July 31, 2026, multiple large wildfires are burning across Harney and Malheur Counties in eastern Oregon. The fires, several of which are being managed together as the Burns Basin fires, have prompted evacuations, highway closures, and forest closures within the Malheur National Forest.
The Second Flat Fire, burning in Harney County near the communities of Burns and Hines and moving toward Highway 20 (1).
The Coleman Creek Fire, burning across Malheur and Harney Counties from its origin southwest of Warm Springs Reservoir, spreading across the Malheur River toward Highway 20 and the community of Juntura (2).
The Hat Fire, burning in Malheur County near the Crowley-Riverside Road (3).
The Bald Mountain Fire, burning in Malheur and Harney Counties near Riddle Road and Manns Lake Ranch (4).
The Jackass Butte Fire, burning in Harney County near Steens Mountain (5).
Another large fire, the Big Grass Fire, is burning in Malheur and Owyhee Counties.
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfires?
The cities and areas affected by the eastern Oregon wildfires include:
Smoke from these fires is significantly affecting air quality across the region, impacting communities far beyond the fire perimeters.
What is the current containment status of the wildfires?
As of July 31, 2026, the five fires have burned a combined total of more than 391,000 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
The Coleman Creek Fire has burned 204,271.9 acres and is 0% contained.
The Second Flat Fire has burned 102,766 acres and is 18% contained.
The Bald Mountain Fire has burned 85,356.7 acres and is 26% contained.
The Hat Fire has burned 44,122 acres and is 93% contained.
The Jackass Butte Fire has burned 24,569 acres and is 78% contained.
Firefighting personnel, the Rangeland Fire Protection Association, county fire departments, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal are working around the clock to suppress and contain the fires while protecting structures. Conditions remain favorable for rapid fire growth, making containment efforts more challenging.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
The Harney County Sheriff's Office has ordered Level 1 (Ready), Level 2 (Set), and Level 3 (Go) evacuations in the vicinity of the Second Flat Fire, including zones north of Burns, areas west of Hines, and portions of the Burns Paiute Reservation.
For the Coleman Creek Fire, a Level 3 (Go) evacuation order is in place for Juntura and the surrounding areas, with additional Level 1 and Level 2 notices in effect in Harney County.
Evacuation shelters have been established at Burns High School (1100 Oregon Ave, Burns, OR), which accepts pets and is open 24 hours, and at the Crane High School Dorms (43277 Crane-Venator Rd, Crane, OR), where limited livestock sheltering is available on-site.
Closures are in place on U.S. Highway 20 east of Juntura. The Malheur National Forest has also closed roads and areas of the forest in response to the Second Flat Fire.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
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Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of July 31, 2026, The Coleman Creek Fire is 0% contained.
The Second Flat Fire is 18% contained.
The Bald Mountain Fire is 29% contained.
The Hat Fire is 89% contained.
The Jackass Butte Fire is 70% contained.
