Austin Fire map & updates
The Austin Fire is burning in Clackamas County, OR (25 Miles SE from Estacada, OR). Latest size 12,888 acres, 98% contained.
Austin Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-29). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Austin Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Gresham, OR | 40 mi |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 45 mi |
| Portland, OR | 49 mi |
| Tigard, OR | 49 mi |
| Hood River, OR | 51 mi |
| Beaverton, OR | 53 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 9, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 29, 2026
- Record last updated — October 1, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Austin Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janus Fire | 24,798 | 2021 | 11 mi |
| Riverside Fire | 138,054 | 2020 | 6 mi |
| Beachie Creek Fire | 193,573 | 2020 | 18 mi |
| Little Devil SRZ Fire | 2,162 | 2017 | 19 mi |
| Whitewater Fire | 11,493 | 2017 | 22 mi |
| Logging Unit Fires | 6,644 | 2014 | 12 mi |
| Camas Prairie Fire | 6,104 | 2014 | 12 mi |
| Pit Fire | 5,521 | 2014 | 16 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Oregon fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Austin Fire?
In Clackamas County, OR, 25 Miles SE from Estacada, OR. The nearest city in our list is Gresham, OR, about 40 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Austin Fire?
12,888 acres (about 20 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Austin Fire contained?
It was reported 98% contained.
What caused the Austin Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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