More progress seen on Foley Ridge Fire as crews hold it to less than 500 acres
KTVZ
McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A month after lightning sparked the Foley Ridge Fire in the Willamette National Forest, more than 100 firefighters are still on the scene, working on a shaded fuel break and repair work from the firefighting efforts.
Here’s the final daily update on the Foley Ridge Fire:
Start Date: 09/06/2025
Percent Containment: 79%
Size: 497 Acres
Cause: Lightning
Personnel: 124
The Foley Ridge Fire is 79% contained. This will be the final regularly scheduled written update. Additional information will be shared if any significant changes or activities occur.
Current Situation: The McKenzie River Type 3 Incident Management Team remains in command of the incident. Equipment and firefighting personnel continue work along the shaded fuel break and on suppression repair. As these efforts are completed, resources are being released to assist with other incidents or to return home.
Local Resource Advisors from the Willamette National Forest continue to oversee progress on the shaded fuel break and suppression repair operations. They work closely with crews and equipment operators to ensure all work meets the Forest’s specifications. Supplies and equipment continue to be backhauled off the fire and returned to the cache to be cleaned and refurbished for future use.
Recent precipitation across the fire area has greatly reduced residual heat within the fire perimeter. Firefighters will continue to monitor for hotspots and visible smoke, and conduct mop-up operations as needed.
Equipment and firefighting personnel remain in the area. Please drive cautiously and be aware of crews and vehicles slowing down to enter and exit off the road systems.
Weather: Warmer and drier conditions have returned, with temperatures forecasted to reach the upper 70s through midweek and gusty winds expected through Monday evening. Despite drier weather, further fire growth is unlikely. Another round of precipitation is forecasted to arrive late in the week.
Road Closure Update: Foley Ridge Road remains closed. Highway 242 (McKenzie Highway) is open. For the current status of Highway 242, please visit tripcheck.com.
Forest Closure Update: The Willamette National Forest has reduced an emergency closure order for the Foley Ridge Fire, which was reported Sept. 6, 2025, on the McKenzie River Ranger District. The closure order, which is for public and firefighter safety, has been modified to provide increased access thanks to successful efforts by firefighters to mitigate hazards and complete contingency fire lines. The closure order is in effect Sept. 29, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2025, unless modified or rescinded sooner.
Closed Trailheads – Rainbow Falls Trailhead and Separation Lake Trailhead
Inaccessible Trailheads – Foley Ridge Trailhead
For the complete list of recreation sites and roads included in the Foley Ridge Fire closure order, visit
https://www.fs.usda.gov/…/foley-ridge-fire-closure-order
To report a wildfire, please call 911.
Evacuation Update: There are no current active evacuation notices in Lane County.