ODF WILDFIRE NEWS
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Clatsop County Fires update for Monday, Nov. 21
FINAL UPDATE - Firefighters continue to see success on several fires in Clatsop County that broke out in last week’s east winds. Level 3 evacuations for four homes associated with the 98 Delta Fire...
East winds drive several fires on state, private ground in Clatsop County
Contact: ODF Public Affairs, odf.pio@odf.oregon.gov Friday Nov. 18, 2022, a.m. update - Several fires on state and private industrial forestland in Clatsop County resulting from escaped burn piles...
With the end of fire season, dispose of yard debris responsibly
SALEM, OR – The Oregon Department of Forestry and other fire prevention experts urge the public to exercise caution when disposing of yard debris this fall. With the end of fire season, many...
Widespread rain prompts the end of the 2022 fire season
SALEM, Ore. – With widespread rain and cooler temperatures across the state, all Oregon Department of Forestry districts will be out of fire season as of October 29, ending the 2022 fire season. The...
After nearly 150 days, fire season ends on the ODF Southwest Oregon District
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. – After a long, dry, and un-seasonably warm season, the 2022 fire season on the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District is officially...
Central Oregon District ends fire season
PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Fire Season for lands protected by Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District will terminate at 12:00 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. This includes lands...
Northeast Oregon District ends fire season
LA GRANDE, Ore. - As of 12:01 a.m., Oct. 25, 2022, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will terminate fire season for forestlands protected by the Northeast Oregon District. This includes over 2...
Widespread rain allows for decrease in fire danger in Southwest Oregon District
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. – Recent fall-like weather and widespread rain has made it possible to ease off on some public fire prevention regulations on lands protected by the Oregon...
Nakia Creek Fire returns to local WADNR management
CAMAS, Wash. - Minimal fire activity occurred last night. Containment is 63% and precipitation is expected on the fire through tomorrow. Today firefighters will continue mop up toward a goal of 100...
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 10/24/2022
ODF PROTECTED LAND
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 844
Total acres = 34,105
10-year average fires and acres burned
Total fires = 996
Total acres = 117,895
ALL LANDS IN OREGON
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 1,975*
Total acres = 436,772
* 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).