ODF Complex Incident Management Teams
- Team 3 is assigned to the Flat Fire in the Central Oregon District. Follow the incident’s Facebook page for updates.
- Team 2 is on rotation.
- Team 1 is on standby.
ODF Priority Fires
| FIRE NAME | TOTAL ACRES | ODF ACRES | CONTAINMENT | LOCATION | COMMAND |
| Flat | 23,346 | 8,442* | 67% | 7 miles W of Culver | ODF CIMT 3 |
| Juniper Canyon | 7,585 | 0 | 95% | 12 miles NE of Hermiston | ODF ICT 4 |
*These numbers may change as we receive more data.
There are approximately 1,604 personnel assigned to the 3 large fires across the state, not including many of the local and agency government employees, landowners, forestland operators, and members of the community who are contributing every day.
Initial attack remains ODF’s top priority.
Weather: Fire conditions will remain elevated as hot, dry, and unstable weather continues. Near-record temperatures are likely through Friday, with the most critical burn environment from the Cascades eastward. Low humidity and poor overnight recovery will extend burn periods. The Coast Range and Olympics remain less affected but still see moderate ventilation potential. Mostly dry thunderstorms during the day will be focused over central and southern Oregon through Wednesday. Nocturnal dry storms remain possible nearly anywhere due to a complex upper-level pattern. Thunderstorm locations expand northward Thursday. While individually less intense, overall lightning counts and coverage increases. Cooler, showery weather is expected this weekend and early next week, though wet thunderstorm potential remains.
Prevention: The Oregon Department of Forestry reminds Oregonians that with weather fluctuating across the state, fire season is still in effect. The department warns the public against complacency until soaking, fall rains return.
Remaining informed of local fire restrictions is a simple way to prevent you from bringing prohibited fire hazards onto the landscape and from potentially starting the next large wildfire. Remember, the fewer human-caused fires in Oregon we have, the more you’re helping protect Oregon’s natural resources, communities, and firefighters. Find danger levels and restrictions across the state here.
ODF Highlight: Over the holiday weekend, the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Northeast Oregon District took command of the Juniper Canyon Fire in Umatilla County. This fire was unique in the fact that, though it was outside of ODF’s jurisdiction, the activation of Emergency Support Function (ESF) 4, allowed ODF to assume command. Prior to and after taking command, this fire was supported not just by ODF, but also by local landowners, local and state emergency services, and federal firefighting resources.
“This fire is a great example of strong partnerships. From the local farmers, landowners and emergency services to our federal partners, we were all working together to suppress the Juniper Canyon Fire as fast as possible while protecting nearby communities,” Justin Lauer, ODF Northeast Oregon District Forester, said.
The Juniper Canyon Fire showed the efficiency of the complete and coordinated fire system in Oregon and how we all have a part in protecting our communities and natural resources from wildfire.
Read more at https://odffire.com/2025/08/30/oregon-department-of-forestry-takes-command-of-juniper-canyon-fire/.
Resources
- ODF wildfire blog and Public Fire Restrictions/Danger Levels map
- Regional situation report and national situation report
- Inciweb (information, photos, videos, and maps from specific incidents)