What are the names and locations of the wildfires?
As of September 15, 2026, multiple large wildfires are burning across Harney and Malheur Counties in eastern Oregon.
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 burned 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 burned in Malheur County near Crowley-Riverside Road (3).
The Bald Mountain Fire burned in Malheur and Harney Counties near Riddle Road and Manns Lake Ranch (4).
The Jackass Butte Fire burned 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 September 15, 2026, the five fires have burned a combined total of more than 500,000 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
The Coleman Creek Fire has burned 308,863 acres and is 100% contained.
The Second Flat Fire has burned 105,854.3 acres and is 99% contained.
The Bald Mountain Fire has burned 76,463 acres and is 100% contained.
The Hat Fire has burned 44,122 acres and is 100% contained.
The Jackass Butte Fire has burned 24,724 acres and is 100% contained.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All evacuation orders and alerts previously issued for the affected areas have been lifted.
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 September 15, 2026, The Coleman Creek Fire is 100% contained.
The Second Flat Fire is 99% contained.
The Bald Mountain Fire is 100% contained.
The Hat Fire is 100% contained.
The Jackass Butte Fire is 100% contained.
