ODF WILDFIRE NEWS
The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry
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ODF sends 19 firefighters to New Mexico
SALEM, Ore. – This week the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) filled an order to send 19 firefighters to New Mexico to assist in fighting numerous, out of control wildfires. Many of the...
Oregon Department of Forestry begins fire season in Northeast Oregon District
LA GRANDE, Ore. - A warming and drying trend in the forecast has prompted Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) to begin fire season on private forest lands in northeast Oregon. ODF is seeing fire...
Central Oregon District fire season begins June 10
Prineville, Ore. – Fire season on all lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District will begin June 10, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. Starting this Monday, the...
Fire Season Begins June 1, 2024 in Jackson and Josephine Counties
This Declaration Affects 1.8 Million Acres of Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District-Protected Lands JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (May 30, 2024) – Fire Season on lands...
State holding open house meetings on community wildfire programs
SALEM, Ore. — A series of six open houses about the state’s new community wildfire risk reduction programs are scheduled June 3 through July 1 across Oregon. These events will offer opportunities to...
Prevent Wildfires: Burn Debris Responsibly
SALEM, OR – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and other fire prevention experts urge the public to exercise caution when disposing of yard debris this spring. Over seventy percent of wildfires...
Be a part of the conversation: Apply for the Smoke Management Advisory Committee
Salem, Ore.—The Oregon Department of Forestry is soliciting applications to join the Smoke Management Advisory Committee. The committee is currently seeking applications to fill one vacancy to...
Oregon Ranked #2 in the nation for Firewise sites
Salem, Ore.—With 290 Firewise USA sites in good standing, the Oregon Department of Forestry is proud that Oregon is ranked number two in the nation for number of Firewise USA sites. In 2023, Oregon...
ODF sends Strike Team to Assist in Texas Wildfires
SALEM, Ore. – Today the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) deployed a strike team to Amarillo, Texas to assist in their wildfire suppression efforts. The strike team is equipped with five engines...
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 August 11, 2025
ODF PROTECTED LAND
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 697
Total acres = 13,208
10-year average fires and acres burned
Total fires = 628
Total acres = 60,683
ALL LANDS IN OREGON
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 1,649*
Total acres = 194,949
* 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).