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Castle Fire at 2,995 acres burned as crews mop up, prep overnight firing ops

KCBY Coos Bay

Aug 6, 2026

Castle Fire at 2,995 acres burned as crews mop up, prep overnight firing ops

Firefighters working the Castle Fire are continuing mop-up and patrol operations as hot, dry weather drives increased fire behavior inside the established perim

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Castle Fire at 2,995 acres burned as crews mop up, prep overnight firing ops

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