Jackass Butte Fire map & updates
The Jackass Butte Fire is burning in Harney County, OR (40 Miles S from Burns, OR). Latest size 24,724 acres, 92% contained.
Jackass Butte Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-19). 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 Jackass Butte Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Caldwell, ID | 122 mi |
| Nampa, ID | 125 mi |
| Meridian, ID | 135 mi |
| Bend, OR | 137 mi |
| Boise City, ID | 143 mi |
| Klamath Falls, OR | 154 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: BLM.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 25, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 19, 2026
- Record last updated — October 14, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Jackass Butte Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stubble Fire | 15,673 | 2026 | 10 mi |
| Bald Mountain Fire | 76,443 | 2026 | 25 mi |
| Solomon Fire | 2,600 | 2024 | 21 mi |
| Sodhouse Fire | 1,000 | 2020 | 16 mi |
| Round Butte Fire | 1,209 | 2019 | 19 mi |
| Voltage Fire | 1,502 | 2018 | 17 mi |
| Red Fire | 2,303 | 2018 | 22 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 Jackass Butte Fire?
In Harney County, OR, 40 Miles S from Burns, OR. The nearest city in our list is Caldwell, ID, about 122 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Jackass Butte Fire?
24,724 acres (about 39 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Jackass Butte Fire contained?
It was reported 92% contained.
What caused the Jackass Butte Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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