What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of July 28, 2025, the Cram Fire is a completely contained fire near Willowdale, Oregon, about 15 miles north of Madras and 133 miles southeast of Portland, Oregon (1). It was the largest U.S. fire as of 2025 to date.
For a more detailed look, see Portland’s air quality map.
Four homes and two other structures have been destroyed by the Cram Fire (2).
Situated off mile post 76 on Highway 97 and northeast of Pony Butte Road, the fire spans private land protected by the Ashwood-Antelope Rangeland Fire Protection Association and Prineville BLM managed land. Hot, dry conditions in dry scrubland have helped the fire explode in size.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Cram wildfire?
The cities or areas affected by the Cram Fire include:
- Crook County
- Jefferson County
- Madras, Oregon
- Wasco County
- Willowdale, Oregon
What is the current containment status of the Cram wildfire?
As of July 28, the Cram Fire is 100% contained (3).
Firefighting efforts have been aided by cooler temperatures and higher humidity levels over the weekend, which have improved conditions for mop-up work along the fire perimeter and around structures.
Over 900 personnel, along with numerous fire engines, hand crews, and helicopters, are actively engaged in containment and mitigation efforts.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Evacuation orders and alerts are in place for several zones within Jefferson, Wasco, and Crook Counties.
Wasco and Crook Counties also have specific evacuation zones and road closures, particularly around areas adjacent to Highway 97 and other local roads. Residents are advised to stay informed through local authorities and evacuation maps for the latest updates.
Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
See how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air.
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.
- 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 28, 2025, this fire is 100% contained.
