Cottonwood Fire map & updates
The Cottonwood Fire burned in Gilliam County, OR (16 Miles SE from Wasco, OR). Final reported size 15,658 acres, 100% contained.
Cottonwood Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-07-30). 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 Cottonwood Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Hood River, OR | 56 mi |
| Yakima, WA | 79 mi |
| Richland, WA | 80 mi |
| Kennewick, WA | 81 mi |
| Pasco, WA | 84 mi |
| Gresham, OR | 97 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: BLM.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 23, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — July 30, 2026
- Record last updated — September 14, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoag Fire | 50,224 | 2026 | 8 mi |
| Ferry Fire | 10,458 | 2025 | 4 mi |
| Rv Cottonwood Fire | 2,370 | 2023 | 3 mi |
| Devils Butte 0439 Rv Fire | 2,864 | 2023 | 5 mi |
| Rock Creek 0103 Rn Fire | 1,038 | 2020 | 8 mi |
| Stubblefield 1008 Rn Fire | 51,727 | 2018 | 11 mi |
| Rn Fire | 1,200 | 2017 | 4 mi |
| Rn Scott Canyon Fire | 31,848 | 2016 | 6 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 Cottonwood Fire?
In Gilliam County, OR, 16 Miles SE from Wasco, OR. The nearest city in our list is Hood River, OR, about 56 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Cottonwood Fire?
15,658 acres (about 24 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Cottonwood Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Cottonwood Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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