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CASTLE FIRE CLOSURE AREA HAS EXPANDED, UMPQUA NATIONAL FORES T

The blaze has burned 2,295 acres and is 8% contained as firefighters use helicopters, firing operations and mop-up to slow its spread.

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August 1, 2026 6:50 a.m. The Umpqua National Forest has expanded the Castle Fire closure area, effective Friday night. A UNF update said the expanded closure order is necessary to protect the public and provide a safe environment for firefighters. It applies to all lands, roads and trails insi

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CASTLE FIRE APPROACHING 2,300 ACRES, 8 PERCENT CONTAINED

August 1, 2026 10:40 a.m.  The Castle Fire burning on the Umpqua National Forest is at 2,295 acres and 8 percent contained as of Saturday morning. It is located 23 miles northeast of Tiller. An update from California Incident Management Team 3 said the past 24 hours showed increased fire behav

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KQEN News Radio broke the news on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
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