ODF WILDFIRE NEWS
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Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek Fire updates for June 11, 2021
Incident Commander: Jason Loomis, Northwest Team 7 ENTERPRISE, Ore. – This morning, at 6:00 a.m., NW Team 7 transitioned management of the fire back to local agencies. Northwest Team 7 would like to...
Fire season starting in three more ODF districts
With conditions drier than normal for this time of year, the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Western Lane, South Cascade and West Oregon districts will enter fire season at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday,...
Sawyer Fire caused by lightning, spotted during reconnaissance flight following Wednesday thunderstorm across the Rogue Valley
SHADY COVE, Ore. – The first fire caused by a lightning strike from the thunderstorm that swept through the Rogue Valley on Wednesday is now 100% contained. The Sawyer Fire, located on Sawyer road...
Fire danger increase and regulated use closures begin Friday in south central Oregon
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Fire Danger is being raised to “High” this Friday morning for all federal, state, county and private lands in Klamath and Lake counties protected by the agencies of the South...
Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek Fire updates for June 10, 2021
Incident Commander: Jason Loomis, Northwest Team 7 Enterprise, Oregon - Demobilization of resources continues today as conditions have moderated and suppression actions have been successful. NW Team...
Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek Fire updates for June 9, 2021
Incident Commander: Jason Loomis, Northwest Team 7 Enterprise, Oregon - The objective for both the Joseph Canyon and Dry Creek fires is to limit the duration and size while accounting for...
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.
ODF PROTECTED LAND
Fires and acres burned – As of 6/7/2021
Total fires = 334
Total acres = 3,644
10-year average fires and acres burned –
As of 6/7/2021
Total fires = 144
Total acres = 1,371
ALL LANDS IN OREGON
Fires and acres burned – As of 6/7/2021
Total fires = 473*
Total acres = 7,329
* 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).