ODF WILDFIRE NEWS
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Bootleg Fire now reported as 298,662 acres and 22 percent contained
Klamath Falls, ORE. – Red Flag weather conditions played a significant role in fire behavior yesterday. The fire pushed over Sam’s Cabin Road and the 27 Road to the north. The fire continues to be...
Grandview Fire is now 43 percent contained at 6,032 acres
Sisters, ORE. – The Grandview fire acreage has been updated to 6,032 acres by using more accurate mapping information. Containment on the fire is now 43%. The community meeting from last night can...
Video shows firefighters building firebreak to try and stop the Bootleg Fire
This video shot at the Bootleg Fire NE of Klamath Falls shows firefighters using heavy equipment to build a firebreak in hopes of stopping the fire's spread. ODF's Bryce Melville explains what's...
Two single-engine air tankers arrive to help on the Game Hog Creek Fire after mechanical issues ground two helicopters
FOREST GROVE, Ore. – Mechanical issues grounded two helicopters before they could assist at the Game Creek Hog Fire. Instead, ODF’s The Dalles Unit loaned two single-engine airtankers to the fire...
Evacuation levels lowered around Darlene Fire SE of La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. – Evacuations decreased in all areas surrounding the Darlene Fire yesterday afternoon and residents can now return to their homes and property. At 4:33 p.m. on Friday, July 16, the...
Mapping shows Elbow Creek Fire in NE Oregon to be 10,941 acres
WALLOWA, Ore. - The Elbow Creek Fire continues to be pushed by erratic winds and hot temperatures, challenging firefighters as the fire burns primarily to the east and west, with some growth to the...
Bootleg Fire now reported as 281,208 acres and 22 percent contained
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Smoke cleared early around the Bootleg Fire yesterday due to increased southwest winds, which allowed air operations to support the firefighting efforts on the ground....
Grandview Fire now 31 percent contained at 6,013 acres
SISTERS, Ore. – There will be a virtual community meeting about the Grandview Fire tonight at 6:30pm. Fire managers will update the community on the progress being made on the fire, evacuations and...
Winds and heat pushed active fire behavior and growth today on the Elbow Creek Fire in NE Oregon
PENDLETON, LA GRANDE, VALE, and BAKER CITY, Ore. - Firefighters battled winds and low humidity on the Elbow Creek Fire today, located in the Grande Ronde River drainage near Mud Springs,...
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 25, 2025
ODF PROTECTED LAND
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 774
Total acres = 19,783
10-year average fires and acres burned
Total fires = 736
Total acres = 86,946
ALL LANDS IN OREGON
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 1,897*
Total acres = 219,965
* 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).