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Austin Fire in Mt. Hood forest reaches 8% containment, first progress since Aug. 9

KATU 2 Portland

Sep 2, 2026

Austin Fire in Mt. Hood forest reaches 8% containment, first progress since Aug. 9

Austin Fire in Mt. Hood National Forest hits 8% containment for the first time since Aug. 9 after scorching 12,600+ acres. An inch of rain could slow flames, but spot fires and smo…

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Austin Fire in Mt. Hood forest reaches 8% containment, first progress since Aug. 9

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