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Complex Incident Management Team from Oregon Department of Forestry deploys to manage central Oregon wildfires
PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is deploying its Complex Incident Management Team 2 (CIMT) to manage multiple central Oregon wildfires in the Prineville and Sisters area....
East Evans Creek Fire continues to challenge firefighters; Additional resources arrive to support suppression efforts
SAMS VALLEY, Ore.– Overnight, firefighters on the East Evans Creek Fire worked to limit growth of new spot fires and hold existing firelines. On the southern perimeter the fire spotted across East...
Firefighters Respond to Increased Fire Activity Across the East Evans Creek Fire
SAMS VALLEY, Ore.– Fire activity continued to increase this afternoon across the East Evans Creek Fire, with the fire becoming more active in several areas of the incident. Firefighters remain...
Active Fire Behavior and Spot Fires Drive Suppression Efforts on East Evans Creek Fire
EAST EVANS CREEK FIRE AM Update: July 15, 2026 Fire Information Line: (971) 209 -6990 Email: imt1.fireinfo@odf.oregon.gov Links: https://linktr.ee/odfteam1 InciWeb:...
ODF uses tech to enhance wildfire response
Salem, Ore. – As technology evolves, so does the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). ODF continues to adapt and integrate technological advancements into their work. During fire season, the agency...
Firefighters face another challenging day on East Evans Creek Fire
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (July 14, 2026) – Firefighters are preparing for another demanding day on the East Evans Creek Fire as hot, dry conditions combine with the potential for gusty, erratic winds and...
Weekly Situation Report: July 13, 2026
ODF Complex Incident Management Teams Team 1 is in unified command with OSFM Blue Team on the East Evans Creek Fire. For fire updates, visit the Southwest Oregon District’s Facebook page. Team 2 is...
East Evans Creek Fire resources capitalize on overnight conditions, continue making progress
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (July 13, 2026) – Firefighters worked all night continuing to build on progress across the East Evans Creek Fire, located approximately seven miles west of Shady Cove. Overnight,...
Gusty winds, high temperatures fuel active fire behavior on East Evans Creek Fire, firefighters hold all control lines
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (July 12, 2026) – Firefighters remain engaged on the East Evans Creek Fire, continuing to hold the fire within established control lines despite active fire conditions on Sunday....
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 September 29, 2025
ODF PROTECTED LAND
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 1,091
Total acres = 23,796
10-year average fires and acres burned
Total fires = 920
Total acres = 136,590
ALL LANDS IN OREGON
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 2,944*
Total acres = 340,091
* 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).