Rowe Creek Complex Fire in Oregon Grows to 373,981 Acres, 89% Contained
The National Interagency Fire Center reports the Rowe Creek Complex Fire in Oregon has burned 373,981 acres and is 89% contained as of August 20, 2026.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 20, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET
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Aug 21, 2026, 4:53 a.m. ET
Rowe Creek Complex Fire Grows to 373,981 Acres, 89% Contained
The Rowe Creek Complex Fire in Oregon has grown to 373,981 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The fire, which was discovered on August 20, 2026, is 89% contained, as reported by bendbulletin.com. The fire is exhibiting flare-ups and spreading behavior, and is classified as a Type 3 Incident.
The cause of the fire has been determined: a snag fell near the control line, according to bendbulletin.com. The fire is located in Oregon, and no containment figure has been reported beyond the 89% containment status.
Aug 20, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ETFirst report
Deer Creek Wildfire in Montana Grows to 345 Acres, No Containment
The Deer Creek wildfire in Montana has burned 345 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The fire was discovered on August 20, 2026, and is classified as a Type 3 Incident. Crews report no containment, and the fire is listed as active.
The cause of the fire has not been determined, according to the NIFC record. The fire's behavior is described as active, and no containment percentage has been reported beyond the zero containment noted in the official record.
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