More than 322,000 acres have burned so far this year across Oregon, far fewer than a year ago
Kelsey Merison
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, no active large fires are burning on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected land, but three are burning statewide, according to the agency.
So far this year, 2,867 fires have burned statewide, 1,060 fires of them on ODF-protected land..
In total, more than 322,000 acres have burned this year across the state. That’s compared to nearly 2 million acres that burned during the 2024 fire season.
Here’s Monday’s report on the fire situation:
ODF Complex Incident Management Teams
Team 1 on rotation
Team 2 is on standby.
Team 3 is on rest.
ODF Priority Fires
FIRE NAME
TOTAL ACRES
ODF ACRES
CONTAINMENT
LOCATION
COMMAND
Moon Complex
3,958
0
10%
12 miles NE of Agness
NW Team 13
Emigrant
32,388
0
41%
24 miles SE of Oakridge
RM Team 1
Foley Ridge
437
0
37%
7 miles SE of McKenzie Bridge
IMT 3
*These numbers may change as we receive more data.
There are approximately 2,113 personnel assigned to the 3 large fires across the state, not including many of the local and agency government employees, landowners, forestland operators, and members of the community who are contributing every day.
Initial attack remains ODF’s top priority.
Prevention: Fire season is not over and no season ending events are forecasted at the moment. Remaining informed of local fire restrictions is a simple way to prevent you from bringing prohibited fire hazards onto the landscape and from potentially starting the next wildfire. Find danger levels and restrictions across the state here.
Weather: A warming and drying trend will begin today. Overnight humidity recovery will range from moderate to poor, particularly on exposed ridges. North to northeast winds develop west of the Cascades as a thermal trough builds along the coast, drifting toward the crest each afternoon. Westerly winds return across the crest Thursday as a weak front passes through British Columbia bringing gradual moderation west of the Cascades, but also dry, gusty winds through the Cascade gaps and east slopes. Pressure gradients weaken Friday and Saturday, with hot and dry conditions persisting.
ODF Highlight: Happy first day of fall! We’re so excited for the beauty of the trees this season, and it’s already beginning at the Tillamook Forest Center!🍂 Autumn hours at the Tillamook Forest Center are Wednesday through Sunday, 10a.m. to 4p.m.
Resources
ODF wildfire blog and Public Fire Restrictions/Danger Levels map
Regional situation report and national situation report
Inciweb (information, photos, videos, and maps from specific incidents)