500 Rd Fire
Active
Douglas County, Oregon · Discovered August 29, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 29 hours ago
500 Rd Fire
The 500 Rd Fire fire has burned 0.3 acres in Douglas County, Oregon. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. It has shown no measurable growth in the last 24 hours. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 11).
Latest official update
July 27, 2026August 14, 2026 will be the final update for the Castle Fire unless there is a change in fire behavior. The Castle Fire was first reported on July 22, 2026. It is currently estimated to be 3,613 acres and 94% contained. Fire Activity: Firefighters continue to mop up and patrol for any heat sources. Rehab work, chipping, and back hauling equipment from the fireline will be conducted. The fire is being managed for full suppression. For additional information about wildfires, closures, and restrictions, visit the Umpqua National Forest Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UmpquaNationalForest…
Read the full update on InciWebPosted by the incident management team on InciWeb (inciweb.wildfire.gov).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026, 11:56:42 PM | 0.3 acres | - |
| 8/29/2026, 10:48:25 PM | 0.3 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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