Bench Fire

Active

Jefferson County, Oregon · Discovered July 23, 2026

4,000 acres

Size

86%

Contained

24h growth

208

Personnel

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 26 hours ago · Perimeter mapped 26 hours ago (NIFC WFIGS)

Current situation

Bench Fire

Winding down

Wind

3 mph SW

Air quality · Unhealthy for sensitive groups

AQI 132

The Bench Fire fire has burned 4,000 acres in Jefferson County, Oregon. Crews have reached 86% containment. Wind at the fire is blowing 3 mph toward the SW, with gusts to 7 mph. Air quality near the fire is unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 132). 208 personnel are assigned to the incident.

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