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Castle Fire at 2,758 Acres, 30% Contained

Monday, August 3, 2026

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The Castle Fire, reported on July 22, now spans 2,758 acres with 30% containment, according to InciWeb updates as of August 3, 2026.

Umpqua National Forest has issued revised closures near the fire, with Public Use Restrictions Stage 2 in effect across the forest. Campfires in wilderness areas and firewood cutting with engines are prohibited, though campfires in designated sites remain permitted.

Firefighters are making progress on containment lines, with mop-up underway in northwest and southwest sections, while firing operations continue on the southeast side. Weather forecasts predict rising temperatures and lower humidity, increasing fire activity risks.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orupf-castle

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The Castle Fire was reported on July 22“The Castle Fire was first reported on July 22, 2026.”
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The Castle Fire now spans 2,758 acres“null”
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The Castle Fire has 30% containment“null”
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InciWeb updates as of August 3, 2026“null”
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Umpqua National Forest has issued revised closures near the fire“Umpqua National Forest Issues Revised Emergency Closure near the Castle Fire 07-31-2026 U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceUmpqua National ForestTiller Ranger DistrictCastle Area and Road Fire ClosurePROHIBITIONS Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands, roads, and trails in the Tiller Ranger District, Umpqua National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map… Read more Publication Type: Closures - 07/31/2026 - 19:00”
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Public Use Restrictions Stage 2 is in effect across the forest“null”
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Campfires in wilderness areas are prohibited“null”
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Firewood cutting with engines is prohibited“null”
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Campfires in designated sites remain permitted“null”
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Firefighters are making progress on containment lines“Firefighters continue to patrol and mop up during the day and prepare for firing operations overnight if the conditions allow. Increased fire behavior is being observed within the fire perimeter due to the hot and dry weather conditions but well within containment lines. All lines were held during the day with no spots detected.”
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Mop-up is underway in northwest and southwest sections“null”
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Firing operations continue on the southeast side“null”
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Weather forecasts predict rising temperatures“null”
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Weather forecasts predict lower humidity“null”
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Weather forecasts predict increasing fire activity risks“null”