Elk Fire Wildfire

Elk Fire has burned 2,637 acres, burning 21 miles northeast of Altamont.

47 Days Active

21 mi NE From Altamont to the fire perimeter

2,637 Acres 3.1x the size of Central Park 51% the size of JFK Airport

Contained +0% since previous report

26 Personnel $18M spent $6.83K/acre

Elk Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Elk Fire Fire Growth History

Elk Fire Containment History

Fires near Elk Fire

Showing 6 of 202 fires. Use search to find specific fires.

🔥 Wrights Spring Fire Active 2026

Started: Aug 5 55,134 acre 97% contained

Near Altamont · Klamath County, Oregon

🔥 Plum Creek Ln Fire Active 2026

Started: Oct 1 0 acre

Near Eagle Point · Jackson County, Oregon

🔥 Anderson Creek Fire Active 2026

Started: Aug 3 0 acre

Near Trail · Douglas County, Oregon

🔥 Cotton Fire 2026

Started: Sep 30 7 acre 100% contained

Near Montague · Siskiyou County, California

🔥 Pinecrest Dr 1255 Fire 2026

Started: Sep 22 0 acre

Near Redwood · Josephine County, Oregon

🔥 Anderson Butte Rd Mm4 Fire 2026

Started: Sep 21 76 acre

Near Talent · Jackson County, Oregon

Places Near Elk Fire

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