Skinner Fire
Active
Baker County, Oregon · Discovered August 23, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 1 hour ago
Skinner Fire
The Skinner Fire fire has burned 15 acres in Baker County, Oregon. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 51).
Latest official update
July 20, 2026The Powder River Fire is burning approximately five miles west of Richland, Oregon. Fire Restrictions: The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Notice of Temporary Restriction Order for the Vale District: https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2026-07/orwa-fpo-val-070626.pdfSmoke: Smoke from the Powder River Fire and other surrounding fires, continues to affect portions of eastern Oregon and neighboring areas. Individuals, especially those with respiratory conditions, should monitor local air quality reports and limit outdoor activities when smoke concentrations are high. For more…
Read the full update on InciWebPosted by the incident management team on InciWeb (inciweb.wildfire.gov).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026, 8:24:57 PM | 15 acres | - |
| 8/23/2026, 7:22:45 PM | 3.0 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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