Summit Fire Burns About 32 Acres Near Three Fingered Jack
A wildfire complex, now called the Summit Fire, is burning about 32 acres on the slopes of Three Fingered Jack in Linn County, Oregon. The fire was first spotted on Friday, and its cause is under investigation. The incident has…
Portland, OR, October 18, 2026 —
A wildfire complex called the Summit Fire is burning about 32 acres on the slopes of Three Fingered Jack in Linn County, Oregon. The fire was first spotted on Friday, and its cause is under investigation.
The incident has led to the closure of Santiam Lake Trail and Santiam Sno-Park in the Willamette National Forest. The summary does not specify when the closures began or how long they are expected to remain in place.
Smoke from the fire is expected to be visible in communities in central Oregon. No specific communities or information about smoke conditions were provided.
The available information does not include details about the fire’s containment, firefighting resources, any evacuation orders, or the agency managing the incident. It also does not provide a calendar date for when the fire was first spotted; the reported timing is Friday.
The cause remains under investigation. No further information was provided about the investigation or when additional updates may be issued.
Story summarized from the original created by FOX 12 Staff on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
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