Castle Fire 75% Contained, New Closure Order

Every factual claim below was checked against the original public record. Source: original document ↗

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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 is now 75% contained“Percent Contained: 75%”
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  The Castle Fire covers 3,613 acres“Size: 3,613 acres”
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  The Castle Fire is according to Umpqua National Forest“null”
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  Firefighters are mopping up“Firefighters continue to mop up during the day.”
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  Firefighters are strengthening containment lines“Crews continue to strengthen and improve containment lines, mop up areas of heat, and conduct suppression repair where conditions allow.”
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  Umpqua National Forest has expanded closure order #06-15-02-26-02“Umpqua 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.”
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  Closure order #06-15-02-26-02 superseding previous order #06-15-02-26-01“Umpqua 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.”
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  All National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the closure area are closed“All National Forest System lands, roads and trails will be closed to public within the closure area.”
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  The closure area remains closed until conditions allow reopening“The closure will remain in effect until conditions allow for reopening.”
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  Public Use Restrictions Stage 2 remains in effect across the forest“null”
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  Wilderness campfires are banned under Public Use Restrictions Stage 2“Campfires in wilderness and public firewood cutting (with an internal combustion engine) will no longer be allowed.”
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  Firewood cutting with engines is banned under Public Use Restrictions Stage 2“Campfires in wilderness and public firewood cutting (with an internal combustion engine) will no longer be allowed.”
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  Smoke impacts remain a concernNot found in the source record — unverified.
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  Warnings are in place to protect against eye and lung irritation“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 ”
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  Warnings are especially for vulnerable groups“null”
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  Current smoke conditions can be monitored via OregonAIR app“null”
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  Current smoke conditions can be monitored via DEQ Air Quality Index“null”