Narrows Fire Burns Near Clackamas River, Fueled by 2020 Riverside Fire Debris
A 5-acre fire, known as the Narrows Fire, is burning near the Clackamas River in snags left by the 2020 Riverside Fire. The U.S. Forest Service is utilizing a Type 1 helicopter for water drops to combat the blaze.
Portland, OR, August 8, 2026 —
A wildfire, dubbed the Narrows Fire, has ignited and is currently burning approximately 5 acres near the Clackamas River. The fire is reported to be burning within snags, or dead trees, left behind by the significant 2020 Riverside Fire.
The U.S. Forest Service is actively engaged in firefighting efforts. Resources deployed to combat the Narrows Fire include a Type 1 helicopter, which is being utilized to conduct water drops on the blaze.
The presence of snags from the previous Riverside Fire creates a challenging environment for containment, as dead timber can easily ignite and contribute to fire spread. The specific location near the Clackamas River is also a key consideration in the ongoing response.
Further details regarding the cause of the Narrows Fire, containment progress, and the full extent of resources deployed were not immediately available.
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