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Perimeter lines on Buck Rock and Round Top fires strengthened as firefighters continue increasing containment
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (August 4, 2021) – Firefighters working the Buck Rock and Round Top Fires on the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District are continuing...
ODF/OSFM fire report for Aug. 4, 2021
Full size resolution ODF/OSFM fire situation report map National: Preparedness Level 5 (Geographic areas competing for wildland fire suppression resources. Majority of national resources committed....
More fires in Central Oregon reported from thunderstorms, more expected
John Day, Ore — Late Tuesday evening two new fires were reported on private land protected by Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) John Day Unit. The Dissel Creek Fire was reported just before...
Crews on Skyline Ridge Complex hold small fires, actively engaging larger fires
CANYONVILLE, Ore.— Crews on the Skyline Ridge Complex made steady progress on numerous small fires within the complex and are actively engaging the complex’s larger fires. The complex now contains...
Skyline Ridge Complex encompasses numerous fires in Douglas County
CANYONVILLE, Ore.— On August 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. a lightning storm over southern Douglas County ignited dozens of confirmed wildfires. Collectively the fires have been dubbed the Skyline Ridge...
New Fires Found as Firefighters Up Containment on Active Incidents While Assisting Neighboring Districts
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (August 3, 2021) – Several new fires were detected Tuesday across the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District, including incidents...
ODF infrared flight finds two new fires overnight
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, ORE. – An overnight flight of Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Multi-Mission Aircraft fixed-wing plane detected two new fires on the Southwest Oregon District,...
ODF/OSFM fire report for Aug. 3, 2021
Full size resolution ODF/OSFM fire situation report map National: Preparedness Level 5 (Geographic areas competing for wildland fire suppression resources. Majority of national resources committed....
Fire activity increases on Skyline Ridge complex, ODF Type 1 IMT assumes command today
Fire activity increased on several incidents within the Skyline Ridge Complex Monday evening which resulted in active fire behavior well into the night. As of Tuesday morning, the combined size of...
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 7/26/2021
ODF PROTECTED LAND
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 625
Total acres = 176,327
10-year average fires and acres burned
Total fires = 444
Total acres = 19,526
ALL LANDS IN OREGON
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 1,062*
Total acres = 495,407
* 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).