North Cayuse Fire map & updates
The North Cayuse Fire is burning in Umatilla County, OR (15 Miles E from Pendleton, OR). Latest size 4,887 acres, 97% contained.
North Cayuse Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-03). 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 North Cayuse Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Kennewick, WA | 48 mi |
| Pasco, WA | 49 mi |
| Richland, WA | 57 mi |
| Yakima, WA | 116 mi |
| Ellensburg, WA | 134 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 145 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: DOF.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 4, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 3, 2026
- Record last updated — October 6, 2026
Air quality and wind near the North Cayuse Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Emigrant Fire | 1,495 | 2026 | 8 mi |
| Hagen Fire | 61,380 | 2026 | 10 mi |
| Lower Dry Creek Mutual Aid Fire | 5,000 | 2026 | 16 mi |
| Powerline Road Fire | 2,948 | 2024 | 19 mi |
| Little Rail Fire | 1,000 | 2018 | 15 mi |
| Phillips Creek Fire | 2,601 | 2015 | 21 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 North Cayuse Fire?
In Umatilla County, OR, 15 Miles E from Pendleton, OR. The nearest city in our list is Kennewick, WA, about 48 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the North Cayuse Fire?
4,887 acres (about 8 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the North Cayuse Fire contained?
It was reported 97% contained.
What caused the North Cayuse Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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