ODF WILDFIRE NEWS
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Cottonwood Creek, Dissel Creek, Cole Canyon Fires in Central Oregon see major progress
[John Day, Ore.] No new fires were reported in the John Day Unit Thursday. Significant progress was made on mop-up and containment of fires from earlier this week. Containment for the Cottonwood...
Significant progress made on Round Top, Buck Rock fires in SW Oregon District, mop-up operations continue
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (August 6, 2021) – Significant progress continues to be made on the Round Top and Buck Rock Fires, the only active incidents left on the Oregon Department of...
Firefighters taking on 25 smoke reports in Northeast Oregon District after thunderstorms
La Grande, OR- Firefighters across the district have been busy responding to several lightning caused fires from yesterday’s thunderstorms. A total of 25 smoke reports have been reported on lands...
Firefighters gain ground on Skyline Ridge Complex with assist from weather
CANYONVILLE, Ore.— Containing the wildfires closest to Canyonville is one of firefighters’ top priorities today. Once completed, more resources will be focused on the 1,104-acre Poole Fire south of...
Lightning, wind gusts cause new starts in Bootleg Fire area
Bootleg Fire Update, August 6, 2021 Location: 28 miles northeast of Klamath Falls, OR Fireline total: 326 miles Size: 413,765 acres, 647 square miles 42 miles active fire edge, 284 miles of...
Fire lines in southwest Oregon hold through strong winds, mop-up continues
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (August 5, 2021) – Despite strong winds, firefighters were able to hold fires lines on the two active fires on the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)...
Lightning in Wallowa County sparks numerous fires, more storms in forecast
Wallowa, OR- Numerous smoke reports have been received across Wallowa County this afternoon. Firefighters have been responding to multiple fires caused by the thunderstorms which passed through...
Firefighters in central Oregon continue to Secure and Mop-up Fires and Prepare for More
[John Day, Ore.] No new fires were reported in the John Day Unit Wednesday. Extended attack on fires in the John Day Unit have been fully transitioned to mop-up. Today this work will continue as...
Firefighters in SW Oregon brace for windy conditions, potential thunderstorms
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (August 5, 2021) – A significant shift in the weather pattern on Thursday could challenge fire lines and crews; this potential is the biggest focus today on...
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 23, 2024
ODF PROTECTED LAND
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 848
Total acres = 321,600
10-year average fires and acres burned
Total fires = 919
Total acres = 110,738
ALL LANDS IN OREGON
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 2,039*
Total acres = 1,915,554
* 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).