ODF WILDFIRE NEWS
The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry
LATEST NEWS
ODF Team 1 prepares to transition Kelsey Peak Fire back to local Type 3 Team
LOWER ROGUE RIVER CORRIDOR, Ore. – Firefighters on the Kelsey Peak Fire are rounding the corner on mop-up operations, extinguishing hotspots 300 feet into the fire’s perimeter on all sides. This...
Mop-up nears completion on Kelsey Peak Fire, containment increases to 85%
LOWER ROGUE RIVER CORRIDOR, Ore. – As mop-up on the Kelsey Peak Fire nears completion, firefighters are checking each piece of fireline for second and third times, ensuring no heat or flame remains...
ODF Wildland Fire Situation Report – Sept. 15, 2025
ODF Complex Incident Management Teams Team 1 is assigned to the Kelsey Peak Fire in Josephine County. Follow the incident’s Facebook page for updates. Team 3 is on rotation. Team 2 is on standby....
Kelsey Peak Fire 68% contained, warming trend expected later this week
LOWER ROGUE RIVER CORRIDOR, Ore. – All control lines remain strong on the Kelsey Peak Fire as firefighters continue to push into the perimeter, extinguishing hot spots to build depth on the line....
Rain showers dampen Kelsey Peak Fire, firefighters continue to strengthen control line
LOWER ROGUE RIVER CORRIDOR, Ore. – Containment on the Kelsey Peak Fire increased to 44% as crews continue mop-up work around the perimeter. The lightning-sparked fire, located 15 miles west of...
Lines strengthened around Kelsey Peak Fire, chance of rain returns to the forecast
LOWER ROGUE RIVER CORRIDOR, Ore. – Firefighters on the Kelsey Peak Fire continue to push forward on strengthening lines and overall mop-up operations across the incident. The fire, located...
Mop-up progresses around Kelsey Peak Fire; Containment increases to 23%
LOWER ROGUE RIVER CORRIDOR, Ore. – Progress mopping up on the Kelsey Peak Fire has improved containment to 23%. This increased containment reflects the focused work crews have been accomplishing...
Crews completing mop up and clean up around Marks Creek Fire
PRINEVILLE, Ore. – Today will be the final shift managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry Complex Incident Management Team 2. ODF will be transitioning management of the fire to a local Type 4...
Kelsey Peak Fire transitions to mop-up, warmer temperatures return
LOWER ROGUE RIVER CORRIDOR, Ore. – Crews on the Kelsey Peak Fire completed control lines along the eastern edge of the fire from the East Fork of Kelsey Creek to the main Kelsey Creek drainage....
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 15, 2025
ODF PROTECTED LAND
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 1,026
Total acres = 23,022
10-year average fires and acres burned
Total fires = 836
Total acres = 136,435
ALL LANDS IN OREGON
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 3,466*
Total acres = 323,727
* 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).