A new wildfire was reported three miles southwest of Sisters Sunday afternoon. The Trout Creek Fire was estimated at 43 acres and was 60 percent contained as of Sunday at 9:00 p.m. The cause is under investigation. According to Central Oregon Fire Info, the closest recent prescribed burn is approximately half a mile away.
LAST UPDATED: May 3, 2026 | 9 p.m.
Start Date: Sunday, May 3 | Reported at 3:09 p.m.
Location: Approximately 3 miles southwest of Sisters
Jurisdiction: Deschutes National Forest
Fire Size: Estimated 43 acres
Cause: The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.
Fire Crews/Resources: 6 engines, 1 hotshot crew, miscellaneous overhead
Activity:
5/3 | 9 p.m. — Firefighters have line around 60% of the fire. Resources will be remaining on scene overnight.
5/3 | 8 p.m. — Firefighters have line around approximately a quarter of the fire. Fire behavior is decreasing as relative humidity increases.
