Bench Fire map & updates
The Bench Fire is burning in Jefferson County, OR (4 Miles S from Warm Springs, OR). Latest size 67,071 acres, 90% contained.
Bench Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-09). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Bench Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Sisters, OR | 26 mi |
| Bend, OR | 40 mi |
| Hood River, OR | 75 mi |
| Gresham, OR | 80 mi |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 84 mi |
| Salem, OR | 85 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: BIA.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 23, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 9, 2026
- Record last updated — September 21, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Bench Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachcomb Fire | 13,648 | 2026 | 5 mi |
| Round Butte Fire | 1,163 | 2026 | 7 mi |
| Flat Fire | 23,346 | 2025 | 8 mi |
| Elk Lane Fire | 5,176 | 2024 | 6 mi |
| Grandview 0558 Od Fire | 6,032 | 2021 | 12 mi |
| Tenino Fire | 7,500 | 2018 | 7 mi |
| Graham 0420 Od Fire | 2,175 | 2018 | 7 mi |
| Mecca Fire | 2,400 | 2017 | 10 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Oregon fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Bench Fire?
In Jefferson County, OR, 4 Miles S from Warm Springs, OR. The nearest city in our list is Sisters, OR, about 26 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Bench Fire?
67,071 acres (about 105 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Bench Fire contained?
It was reported 90% contained.
What caused the Bench Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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