Austin

wildfire

Updated

ACRES BURNED

1,000

STATE

Oregon

ORIGIN COUNTY
Clackamas
CONTAINMENT

N/A

THIS FIRE IS STALE

This incident has not been updated in more than three days. Data may be inaccurate.

Response
LEAD AGENCY
Oregon Department of Forestry
Columbia Cascade Communications Center
Details
Undetermined According to NIFC, the cause is still undetermined
OVERVIEW
Austin Fire started on 08/12 and is currently at 1,000 acres and 0% containment.
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External data is not official This information is compiled automatically, and is not confirmed by a human reviewer. September 7, 2026 at 5:55 PM PDT

Austin Fire Report — September 7, 2026

Rain moderates fire activity as crews reinforce containment and secure lines

The Austin Fire is burning in the Mount Hood National Forest in Clackamas County. Widespread rainfall significantly subdued fire behavior over the last several days, keeping fire activity limited to creeping and smoldering in deep duff and heavy timber. The fire poses no immediate threat to nearby communities today as crews hold containment lines and construct direct line along the perimeter.

Evacuations and Closures

  • Oregon Highway 224 is closed east of Fish Creek due to firefighting operations (September 4).
  • Forest Road 57 is closed west of Timothy Lake, though lake recreation sites remain accessible via Highway 26 and Skyline Road (September 4).
  • A Forest Service emergency closure is in effect for lands, roads, and trails across the Clackamas River Ranger District through December 31 (September 4).
  • A forest-wide campfire ban is in effect across Mount Hood National Forest (September 4).
  • No evacuation orders or warnings are currently in effect for surrounding communities (September 7).

Impact

Air quality across surrounding communities has improved to good conditions following recent rainfall, though localized smoke may persist near smoldering logs and stumps. No structural damage or injuries have been reported.

Conditions and Outlook

Drier and warmer conditions will return over the next several days, with lower humidity and light to moderate winds shifting from southerly to westerly. Deep duff layers and heavy timber will continue smoldering and could see increased activity as surface moisture evaporates. Firefighters plan to construct direct containment line along the southern edge west of June Creek Road and remove hazard trees along Forest Roads 5710 and 6310.

Cause and Context

Investigators confirmed on September 7 that the fire was human-caused, though the exact ignition source remains under investigation. To safeguard nearby communities, crews have tied contingency containment lines directly into the 2020 Riverside Fire burn scar.

Resources

Official updates current through September 7, 2026.

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