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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...
Bootleg Fire holding containment despite continued challenging weather
Bootleg Fire Update, August 5, 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...
Skyline Ridge Complex reaches about 1,516 combined acres, cooler temps coming up
CANYONVILLE, Ore.— Two Oregon Air National Guard Black Hawk helicopters are joining eight other helicopters today in dropping water on fires in the Skyline Ridge Complex in southern Douglas County....
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...
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...
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 18, 2025
ODF PROTECTED LAND
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 730
Total acres = 13,283
10-year average fires and acres burned
Total fires = 664
Total acres = 67,537
ALL LANDS IN OREGON
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 1,805*
Total acres = 196,643
* 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).