Ruggs Fire map & updates
The Ruggs Fire is burning in Morrow County, OR. Latest size 1,300 acres.
Ruggs Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-22). 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 Ruggs Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Kennewick, WA | 71 mi |
| Richland, WA | 74 mi |
| Pasco, WA | 74 mi |
| Hood River, OR | 94 mi |
| Yakima, WA | 101 mi |
| Sisters, OR | 113 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: C&L.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 31, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 22, 2026
- Record last updated — September 1, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Ruggs Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Hollow Gilliam County Assist Fire | 1,700 | 2025 | 20 mi |
| Lone Rock Fire | 137,214 | 2024 | 14 mi |
| Dry Creek Fire | 7,400 | 2024 | 17 mi |
| Boneyard Fire | 49,716 | 2024 | 22 mi |
| Little Bear Fire | 1,350 | 2019 | 19 mi |
| Lonerock 1057 Rn Fire | 5,056 | 2018 | 16 mi |
| Sunflower Fire | 7,175 | 2014 | 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 Ruggs Fire?
In Morrow County, OR. The nearest city in our list is Kennewick, WA, about 71 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Ruggs Fire?
1,300 acres (about 2 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Ruggs Fire contained?
Containment has not been reported yet.
What caused the Ruggs Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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