ODF WILDFIRE NEWS
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Fir Mountain Fire containment increases to 70% as fire behavior remains minimal
THE DALLES, Ore. - Firefighters increased containment of the Fir Mountain Fire to 70% on Friday, Aug. 7. The fire southeast of Hood River remains 313 acres and within its current footprint with a...
Ensure your vehicle doesn’t start a wildfire during road trips this summer
As many people in the Pacific Northwest head out for summer road trips, the Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group (PNWCG) offers the reminder that vehicles can spark wildfires during the hot...
Firefighters have kept Fir Mountain Fire to 313 acres despite yesterday’s winds; containment is 60%
THE DALLES, Ore - Despite significant winds kicked up by Thursday's passing storm front, firefighters were able to maintain the Fir Mountain Fire within its current footprint. The fire remains 313...
Fir Mountain Fire now 50% contained; size remains at 313 acres
THE DALLES, ORE. - Firefighters continue to make good progress on the Fir Mountain Fire southeast of Hood River. The fire remains 313 acres and is now 50% contained. By the end of Wednesday’s day...
Fire crews work to mop-up Worthington Fire in Jackson County as evacuation levels lowered to “Be Ready”
EAGLE POINT, Ore. - The Worthington Fire is 75% contained as of Wednesday, Aug. 5. Fire behavior is mostly smoldering and creeping. Fire crews are working on mop-up to improve and strengthen the...
Fireline is now reported around 75% of the Fir Mountain Fire perimeter
THE DALLES, Ore. - Firefighters continue to make progress on the Fir Mountain Fire southeast of Hood River. Overnight the fire was held within the existing footprint and as of Wednesday morning,...
Weather forecast brings opportunity for night SEAT operations
JOHN DAY, Ore. — Thunderstorms are in the weather forecast for much of central and eastern Oregon on Wednesday. If these storms materialize Oregon Department of Forestry plans to utilize night...
Fir Mountain Fire containment reported at 30% last night with fire held within the perimeter
THE DALLES, Ore. - Despite breezy afternoon winds Tuesday, Aug. 4, firefighters on the Fir Mountain Fire held the fire within the perimeter and only saw activity from the burning of unburned fuels...
Crews make significant progress overnight on Worthington Fire
Medford, Ore. – Crews from the Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, Jackson County Fire District #3 (structural protection) and Jackson County Sheriff’s...
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 2, 2025
ODF PROTECTED LAND
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 875
Total acres = 22,012
10-year average fires and acres burned
Total fires = 785
Total acres = 90,908
ALL LANDS IN OREGON
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 2,268*
Total acres = 259,011
* 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).