The Alder Creek Fire is an active wildfire in Wheeler County, Oregon. Ignited in the early afternoon at about 5 pm on July 6, 2023, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The fire ultimately burned of land.
The fire began near U.S. Route 19 at mile marker 81. , it had burned and was 0% contained. On July 15, 2023 the fire was fully contained. It ultimately destroyed a total of of land.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation.
No evacuations were ordered, and no structures or communities were threatened.