Little Buck Fire map & updates
The Little Buck Fire is burning in Wasco County, OR (21 Miles W from Fossil, OR). Latest size 43,818 acres, 89% contained.
Little Buck Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-07-31). 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 Little Buck Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Hood River, OR | 63 mi |
| Sisters, OR | 68 mi |
| Bend, OR | 75 mi |
| Gresham, OR | 92 mi |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 102 mi |
| Portland, OR | 104 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: BLM.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 23, 2026
- Contained — August 14, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — July 31, 2026
- Record last updated — September 14, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Little Buck Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0432 Fire | 2,183 | 2026 | 6 mi |
| Antelope Creek Fire | 1,347 | 2026 | 9 mi |
| Black Rock Fire | 43,842 | 2025 | 9 mi |
| Butte Creek Fire | 1,776 | 2025 | 8 mi |
| North Pole 0900 Rn Fire | 5,075 | 2017 | 3 mi |
| Rn Fire | 12,447 | 2017 | 14 mi |
| Black Rock Fire | 35,731 | 2014 | 4 mi |
| Camp Creek Fire | 3,078 | 2014 | 13 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 Little Buck Fire?
In Wasco County, OR, 21 Miles W from Fossil, OR. The nearest city in our list is Hood River, OR, about 63 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Little Buck Fire?
43,818 acres (about 68 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Little Buck Fire contained?
It was reported 89% contained.
What caused the Little Buck Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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