ODF WILDFIRE NEWS
The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry
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Central Oregon fire updates for Monday, July 5
Central Oregon – With minimal new fire activity, firefighters have been able to achieve containment on several fires around Central Oregon. The Wrentham Market Fire is now 100% contained at 7,222...
Central Oregon fire updates for Sunday, July 4
Two new fires were reported on lands protected by Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) John Day Unit on Saturday. The Mitchell Spring Fire was reported mid-morning approximately eight miles east...
Grassfire above Ashland sparked by vehicle fire
ASHLAND, Ore. – A vehicle fire and subsequent grassfire prompted a multi-agency response to the 11000-block of Dead Indian Memorial Road outside of Ashland on Saturday, July 3, 2021. The vehicle...
Central Oregon fire updates for Saturday, July 3
Firefighters continue to make progress on fires in Oregon Department of Forestry’s John Day Unit. The Lewis Rock Fire and Bologna Fire were sparked by passing thunderstorms Wednesday. Additional...
Central Oregon fire updates for Friday, July 2
Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – July 2, a.m. Central Oregon – Crews will spend the day constructing and securing containment lines on numerous active fires in Central Oregon. The...
Lightning sparks fires within ODF’s Central Oregon District
Prineville, Ore. - Passing thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening sparked several new fires on Oregon Department of Forestry protected lands within the Central Oregon District. Some of the...
High and dry: Firefighting leaders urge the public to celebrate the 4th of July responsibly because fire risk is high and it’s extremely dry
SALEM, Ore. – Fire potential remains high through the 4th of July weekend. The continued drought, recent heatwave, and forecasted hot temperatures means there is more need for caution. Oregon’s...
Current conditions make wildfire prevention critical heading into holiday weekend in south central Oregon
Joint news release from South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership: Oregon Department of Forestry www.oregon.gov/odf BLM Lakeview District www.blm.gov/office/lakeview-district-office...
Jackson & Josephine County forestland classification assessments and ODF fire season restrictions go into effect July 1
Landowners with property recently assessed for the first time must now follow regulations. JACKSON AND JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. – Properties in Jackson and Josephine Counties that have recently been...
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).