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Castle Fire

"Rapid overnight growth."

3,612
Acres
67%
Contained
580
Personnel

Situation Summary

The Castle wildfire in Oregon has grown to 3612 acres with 67% containment as of August 9, 2026, with moderate to active fire behavior.

Official source description: 23 Miles NE from Tiller, OR

Current Fire Behavior

Active; Creeping; Isolated Torching; Short-range Spotting

Intelligence Timeline

Sun, Aug 9 - 4:40 AM Source: NIFC
3,612 acres
67% cont.
Sat, Aug 8 - 5:20 AM Source: NIFC
3,612 acres
67% cont.
Fri, Aug 7 - 7:13 AM Source: NIFC
1,550 acres
48% cont.
Thu, Aug 6 - 8:32 PM Source: NIFC
2,995 acres
48% cont.

Location

Public Safety & Travel

Preparedness Advice

Residents should remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders if issued.

IRWIN ID: {24A02C51-652F-4EB2-B210-C277C62E7498}

Discovered: Jul 23, 2026

Cause: Natural

Managing Agency: USFS

Est. Cost to Date: $16,706,210

Coordinates: 43.114, -122.5633

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Castle Fire burned?

The Castle Fire has burned 3,612 acres as of August 9, 2026.

Is the Castle Fire contained?

As of the latest update, the Castle Fire is 67% contained.

What caused the Castle Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the Castle Fire located?

The Castle Fire is burning in Douglas, OR.

Is the Castle Fire still active?

Yes, as of the latest official update, the Castle Fire remains active.

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