ODF WILDFIRE NEWS
The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry
LATEST NEWS
Northeast Oregon Department of Forestry Lowers Fire Restrictions to Moderate, Fire Season Remains in Effect
As of 12:01 a.m., August 31, 2023, Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has officially reduced fire restrictions in the Northeast Oregon District from high to moderate. This change comes in response...
Lightning across Oregon reminds everyone to be informed and prepared
Salem, Ore – Starting Thursday night and into Friday morning, Oregon experienced many lightning strikes that affected Southern Oregon up to Northwest Oregon. With multiple crews engaged in initial...
Oregon Department of Forestry Firefighters Work Hard to Protect Lives and Prevent Another “Blow Up Day”
TILLAMOOK, Ore—On Aug. 24, 1933, the skies west of Portland were darkened by an enormous smoke column more than 40,000 feet high as a fire that had started in the headwaters of Gales Creek...
Certified Burn Manager Program now accepting applications
Salem, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Certified Burn Manager (CBM) Program is now accepting applications for both burn managers and qualified training providers. The overall purpose of...
Fire danger level, IFPL increases in Clackamas and Marion counties
Clackamas and Marion Counties, Ore. – Due to dry vegetation and hot conditions, the fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Clackamas and Marion counties will...
Central Oregon District prepares for lightning
Prineville, Ore. – With lightning events forecasted through the weekend, the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District is preparing for potential fire activity. In certain parts...
Northeast Oregon District enters Extreme Fire Danger
La Grande, OR – As we enter the peak of summer, the Oregon Department of Forestry-Northeast Oregon District (ODF) must address the changing weather conditions and their potential impact on fire...
Fire Danger Level, IFPL Increases in Jackson and Josephine Counties
The change in restrictions will affect ODF Southwest Oregon District-protected lands JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (July 28, 2023) – Due to dry vegetation, hot conditions, and numerous...
Additional Fire Precautions in place for Central Oregon District
Prineville, Ore. – Starting this Thursday (July 20) at 12:01 a.m., additional fire precaution orders will be applied to all lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Prineville...
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 23, 2024
ODF PROTECTED LAND
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 848
Total acres = 321,600
10-year average fires and acres burned
Total fires = 919
Total acres = 110,738
ALL LANDS IN OREGON
Fires and acres burned
Total fires = 2,039*
Total acres = 1,915,554
* 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).