Here is the latest status on the Pacific Northwest's most significant active wildfire incidents as of July 24, 2026. Acreage and containment figures are subject to change rapidly under current weather conditions.
Brewer Fire — Ochoco National Forest, Oregon
The Brewer Fire is one of the largest active incidents in Oregon, having grown to approximately 29,878 acres with only 5 percent containment as of July 22. The fire is burning in the Ochoco National Forest northeast of Prineville in forested terrain with dense fuels. Red flag weather conditions on July 22 drove extreme fire behavior on both the Brewer and adjacent Box Springs fires, complicating line-building efforts.
Crews have made progress on the north and west edges of the fire, but the southern and eastern flanks remain active. Resources assigned include multiple hand crews, engines, bulldozers, and aerial resources. Structure protection is a key priority as the fire burns near ranches and rural properties.
Box Springs Fire — Ochoco National Forest, Oregon
The Box Springs Fire, burning adjacent to the Brewer Fire in the Ochoco National Forest, had grown to approximately 15,203 acres with zero percent containment as of July 22. Like the Brewer Fire, it experienced explosive growth during red flag conditions earlier this week.
Both fires are being managed together under a unified command structure given their proximity and shared resource pool. Aerial resources are being coordinated to avoid conflicts between the two incidents while maximizing effectiveness.
Egypt Fire — Malheur National Forest, Oregon
The Egypt Fire, burning approximately 20 miles northwest of Burns in Harney County, was discovered July 16 following a lightning storm that moved through eastern Oregon on July 15. As of July 23, the fire has grown to approximately 4,692 acres and reached 39 percent containment — up from 18 percent on July 21, representing meaningful progress by crews working in challenging terrain.
The fire is being managed by the Malheur National Forest and the USFS, with BLM assistance. Structures and communication infrastructure in the area remain threatened. Area, road, and trail closures are in effect around the fire perimeter.
Cow Camp Complex — BLM Vale District, Oregon
The Cow Camp Complex, comprising two fires burning approximately 25 miles northwest of Vale in northeastern Malheur County near the Baker County line, has reached 75 percent containment at approximately 8,044 acres as of July 23 — a significant improvement from earlier in the week when it was only 5 percent contained at 3,406 acres. Crews have done effective work on this incident and are making steady progress toward full containment.
Kaiser Canyon Fire — Colville Reservation, Washington
The Kaiser Canyon Fire burning on the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Okanogan and Ferry counties, Washington, is the largest active incident in Washington state. The fire has burned more than 79,000 acres and remains at zero percent containment as of July 23.
FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to support firefighting costs for the Kaiser Canyon Fire, recognizing the scale of the incident and its impact on tribal lands. Road closures in the area include the Columbia River Road corridor. Residents on and near the reservation should follow evacuation guidance from the Colville Tribes Emergency Management office and Okanogan County officials.
Akawa Butte Fire — Deschutes and Jefferson Counties, Oregon
The Akawa Butte Fire burning near Sisters has escalated evacuation orders in both Deschutes and Jefferson counties. Crews made progress overnight under favorable conditions but are bracing for renewed fire activity as winds shift and humidity drops through the day Friday. A community meeting was held at Sisters High School on the evening of July 23 to brief residents on the situation. See separate story for full coverage of this incident.