Paradise Fire map & updates
The Paradise Fire is burning in Wallowa County, OR (18 Miles E from Milton-Freewater, OR). Latest size 9,656 acres, 86% contained.
Paradise Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-15). 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 Paradise Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Pasco, WA | 56 mi |
| Kennewick, WA | 58 mi |
| Richland, WA | 66 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 118 mi |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 121 mi |
| Yakima, WA | 128 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 16, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 15, 2026
- Record last updated — September 29, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Paradise Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerline Road Fire | 2,948 | 2024 | 16 mi |
| Green Ridge Fire | 43,733 | 2021 | 15 mi |
| Elbow Creek Fire | 22,960 | 2021 | 19 mi |
| Blue Creek Fire | 5,992 | 2015 | 8 mi |
| Blue Creek Fire | 2,500 | 2015 | 8 mi |
| Butte Creek Fire | 80,212 | 2015 | 11 mi |
| Grizzly Bear Complex | 83,148 | 2015 | 16 mi |
| Bear Ridge Fire | 1,225 | 2015 | 17 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 Paradise Fire?
In Wallowa County, OR, 18 Miles E from Milton-Freewater, OR. The nearest city in our list is Pasco, WA, about 56 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Paradise Fire?
9,656 acres (about 15 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Paradise Fire contained?
It was reported 86% contained.
What caused the Paradise Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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