Big Grass Fire Active 2026
Big Grass Fire has burned 553,972 acres, burning 21 miles south of Murphy and has spread southeast.
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The Big Grass Fire started on July 23, 2026, following a lightning strike. Fuels in the area consist of brush, short grasses, and tall grasses. The fire has exhibited extreme fire behavior, with rapid rates of spread in all directions when smoke lifts and winds pick up in the afternoon.
Numerous residential structures, outbuildings, and associated improvements remain threatened as the fire continues to advance toward the community of Jordan Valley. Additional values at risk include the Wild and Scenic River corridor, North Fork Campground, Three Forks Campground, priority sage-grouse habitat, essential pronghorn habitat, grazing allotments, a Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS), the South Mountain communication site, and numerous mining operations farther north. Continued fire spread has the potential to impact residential properties, critical infrastructure, recreational facilities, wildlife habitat, rangeland resources, and fire weather monitoring capabilities.