ODF WILDFIRE NEWS
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ODF Wildland Fire Situation Report : July 24, 2026
ODF Complex Incident Management Teams Team 1 is in command of the East Evans Creek Fire. For fire updates, visit the Southwest Oregon District’s Facebook page. Team 2 is in unified command with OSFM...
Firefighters strengthen containment lines ahead of Red Flag warning on Awaka Butte Fire
Incident Information: Fire Information Line: 503-877-9324, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Facebook: www.facebook.com/akawabuttefire Email: akawabuttefire@gmail.com FIRE AT A GLANCE Akawa Butte Fire Estimated Size:...
Extreme fire behavior expected with Red Flag conditions, Crosswhite Fire absorbs Box Springs Fire changing name, community meeting
Prineville Fires Community Meeting Tonight In partnership with ODF IMT 3, OSFM Red Team, California Team 1 and local officials, join us on tonight, Friday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Carey Foster Hall...
Minimal smoke visible from East Evans Creek Fire as crews continue to mop-up and strengthen control lines; evacuation levels downgraded
Incident Information: Fire Information Line: 971-209-6990 Facebook: Facebook.com/ODFSouthwest Email: imt1.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov Links: https://linktr.ee/odfteam1 InciWeb:...
Rain moderates fire behavior overnight on Akawa Butte Fire
Incident Information: Fire Information Line: 503-877-9324, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Facebook: www.facebook.com/akawabuttefire Email: akawabuttefire@gmail.com FIRE AT A GLANCE Akawa Butte Fire Estimated Size:...
Protecting homes and communities remains top priority after Red-flag weather day, community meeting scheduled Friday evening for Brewer and Box Springs fires
Incident Information: Facebook: www.facebook.com/brewerfire Email: brewer.boxsprings.fireinfo@gmail.com FIRE AT A GLANCE Brewer Fire Estimated Size: 32,707 acres Containment: 5% Cause: Lightning Box...
East Evans Creek Fire remains within control lines despite heat and winds; containment increases to 33%
Incident Information: Fire Information Line: 971-209-6990 Facebook: Facebook.com/ODFSouthwest Email: imt1.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov Links: https://linktr.ee/odfteam1 InciWeb:...
Preparing for Red Flag Warning, Thunderstorms, and Reinforcing Control Lines on Brewer and Box Springs fires
Incident Information: Facebook: www.facebook.com/brewerfire Email: brewer.boxsprings.fireinfo@gmail.com FIRE AT A GLANCE Brewer Fire Estimated Size: 29,878 acres Containment: 5% Cause: Lightning Box...
Fire growth to the southwest and Awaka Butte Fire remains active through the night
Incident Information: Fire Information Line: 503-877-9324, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Facebook: www.facebook.com/akawabuttefire Email: akawabuttefire@gmail.com FIRE AT A GLANCE Akawa Butte Fire Estimated Size:...
WILDLAND FIRE STATISTICS
ODF has been protecting Oregon’s forests for 110 years, and is the largest fire department in Oregon, protecting about 16 million acres of private and public forestland. The department emphasizes the importance of preventing human-caused fires, reducing wildfire risks through improved forest health and resiliency, and keeping those fires that do start as small as possible. This approach protects lives and property and limits fire-related impacts to communities.
These stats are for lands protected by ODF only. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center shares updated statewide and regional stats daily.
As of July 21, 2026
ODF PROTECTED LAND
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 532
Total acres = 63,463
10-year average fires and acres burned
Total fires = 225
Total acres = 50,403
ALL LANDS IN OREGON
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 1,081*
Total acres = 408,589
* ODF Fires database & NWCC SIT reconcile.
10-year average fires and acres burned**
** Requires special requests to NWCC – not on normal daily reports.
Annual Fire Reports are available through the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (NWCC).