ODF WILDFIRE NEWS
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Saturday winds challenge suppression efforts on Joseph Canyon Fire
JOSEPH, Ore. – Extreme winds Saturday challenged air resources battling the Joseph Canyon Fire, but also aided the suppression effort by pushing the active fire line back onto itself in some areas....
Fire season starts early in northeast Oregon, southeast Washington
JOSEPH, Ore. - Lightning activity from thunderstorms passing through the area Thursday night and Friday morning ignited multiple wildfires in the northeast corner of the state. Responding resources...
East Antelope Fire now 98% mopped up, crews monitoring for hot spots in warm weather – Final update
WHITE CITY, Ore. – The East Antelope Fire, located along the 9600-block of E. Antelope Road outside of White City, is now 98% contained following continuous mop-up efforts by fire crews. Hot weather...
Due to high temperatures and dry fuels, fire danger level increasing to moderate on Friday
The change in restrictions will affect ODF Southwest Oregon District protected lands only. JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (June 2, 2021) – The fire danger level on Oregon Department of...
Excellent progress made on East Antelope Fire, as crews push overnight to reach 90% containment
WHITE CITY, Ore. – The East Antelope Fire, located on the 9600-block of East Antelope Road outside of White City, remains 100% lined and is now 90% mopped up. Firefighters were able to make this...
East Antelope Fire now 95% lined, resources continuing to make good progress
WHITE CITY, Ore. – Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District firefighters are actively engaged in a wildfire in the hills above the 9600-block of East Antelope road outside of...
Fire season declared for lands protected by ODF in portions of Central Oregon District
PRINEVILLE, Ore. - Fire Season will begin for The Dalles and Prineville units of Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021. Leadership...
ODF Southwest Oregon District brings on two helicopters following lightning storm, multiple reports of smoke and fire
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (May 15, 2021) – Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District resources have responded to multiple reports of smoke and one fire following a lightning storm...
200-acre Marshall’s Place Fire reported yesterday afternoon
TILLER, Ore. – Crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association responded to a natural cover fire located approximately 4 miles north of Tiller, Tuesday afternoon. The Marshall’s Place Fire is...
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).