Castle Active 2026
Castle Fire has burned 3,613 acres, burning 33 miles north of Trail.
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The Castle Fire was first reported on July 22, 2026. It is currently estimated to be 3,613 acres and 75% contained.
Nick McCarthy with the Australian Incident Command Team talks about the role of Fire Behavior Analysist and the new and unique challenges of modelling fire behavior in Oregon. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1072162712427661
Fire Activity: Firefighters continue to mop up during the day. Crews continue to strengthen and improve containment lines, mop up areas of heat, and conduct suppression repair where conditions allow. Firefighter and public safety remain the highest priorities. The fire is being managed for full suppression.
Fire Weather: Temperatures will cool slightly again but it will still remain hot and dry. Highs will range from mid 90s in valleys to mid 80s at the ridges. Overnight relative humidity recoveries will improve slightly. Conditions will continue to gradually cool with slightly improved humidity as this week progresses. Fuels remain hot and dry.qua National Forest has expanded the closure area in order to protect the public and provide a safe environment for firefighters. The expanded closure order #06-15-02-26-02 supersedes closure order #06-15-02-26-01.
All National Forest System lands, roads and trails will be closed to public within the closure area. The closure will remain in effect until conditions allow for reopening. Visit the Umpqua Alerts and Notices page at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua/alerts/castle-fire-closure - You may also click on the Closure Order (pdf) and Closure Order Map (pdf).
Public Use Restrictions: As of Friday, July 24, 2026 the Umpqua National Forest moved to Public Use Restrictions (PURs) Stage 2 across the whole Forest. In PURs Stage 2, campfires in wilderness and public firewood cutting (with an internal combustion engine) will no longer be allowed. Campfires within Forest Service-constructed concrete or metal fire rings within designated developed recreation sites are exempt. More Information is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua/alerts/public-use-restrictions-stage-2
Smoke Impacts: With a significant number of fires burning within Oregon, please take steps to protect yourself from smoke. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the U.S. Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program, the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ’s Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
About the Forest: The Umpqua National Forest protects 982,510 acres of forest across Douglas, Lane, and Jackson Counties. High Cascades glaciation, whitewater rapids, and explosive volcanic events have shaped the Forest's spectacular scenery and abundant natural resources. Verdant stands of hemlock, fir and cedar transition to forests of mixed conifers and hardwoods at lower elevations, while alpine ecosystems dominate high peaks like Mount Thielsen. The Forest's waterways and diverse ecosystems create desirable habitat for many species of fish and wildlife, in addition to providing outstanding recreational opportunities to our local communities and visitors.
The Forest is headquartered in Roseburg and has four ranger districts: Cottage Grove, Diamond Lake, North Umpqua, and Tiller. The Forest is also the home of the Dorena Genetic Research Center and Wolf Creek Job Corps Center. The Dorena Center, located in Cottage Grove, houses breeding programs for disease-resistant trees, a native plant development program, and the National Tree Climbing Program. The Wolf Creek Job Corps in Glide is a federal tuition-free training and education program.