August 27, 2025 4:00 a.m. 

Firefighting resources are responding to new lightning caused fires on the Umpqua National Forest.

A UNF update said aerial and ground reconnaissance is ongoing for additional new starts.

A new fire is the Waldo Fire. It is estimated at a quarter of an acre, located southwest of Grasshopper Mountain on the Tiller Ranger District. One engine and one hand crew are on site. The fire is 100 percent lined.

The Sugar Loaf Fire is estimated at 35 acres, just east of Sugarloaf Mountain on the Cottage Grove Ranger District. One engine, one individual resource and a dozer are on scene. Air resources are supporting this fire. Complex Incident Management Team 13 has assumed command of the Sugar Loaf Fire as of Tuesday evening.

The forest remains on high fire danger.

Get updates on fires on the Umpqua National Forest at: https://www.facebook.com/UmpquaNationalForest