Fire Season Information

McKinney Fire July 30, 2022

Tribe: California wildfire near Oregon causes fish deaths

August 6, 2022

Scientists expand study on air quality impact on health

August 6, 2022

▶️ Oregon pulling initial wildfire risk map after public input; new one coming

August 4, 2022
Lind Wildfire

Firefighters keep wildfire out of evacuated Washington town

August 4, 2022

▶️ Central Oregon fire information for Thursday, Aug. 4

August 4, 2022
McKinney Fire

Firefighters make gains against deadly California fire

August 4, 2022
Wildfire generic

Wildfire burns structures near Spokane

August 4, 2022
Green Butte Fire

Central Oregon fire information for Wednesday, Aug. 3

August 3, 2022
California Wildfires

What is fire containment vs. a control line?

August 2, 2022

▶️ Know your wildfire evacuation levels as fire season ramps up

August 1, 2022

▶️ 2 bodies found in burned vehicle in California wildfire zone

August 1, 2022

▶️ Meet the skidgine, the giant machine fighting Central Oregon fires

August 1, 2022
Fly Creek Fire Timelapse

▶️ Fly Creek Fire near Lake Billy Chinook at 280 acres, 5% contained

August 1, 2022

▶️ Tolo Mountain Fire containment increases; still at 41 acres

August 1, 2022
Fly Creek Fire July 31, 2022

Multiple Central Oregon fires started with Sunday thunderstorms

July 31, 2022

▶️ Windigo Fire grows to 1,200 acres near Crescent Lake

July 31, 2022

▶️ 60-acre Potter Fire burning south of Potter Mountain; PCT closure

July 31, 2022

Oregon crews sent to help fight California’s largest wildfire this year

July 31, 2022

▶️ Jefferson Co. sees multiple fires Saturday amid high winds, dry conditions

July 31, 2022

▶️ Tolo Mountain Fire: Crews hold firelines, contained at 20%

July 30, 2022

▶️ With wildfire risk increasing, firefighters train and stage in Klamath Falls

July 30, 2022

▶️ Tolo Mountain Fire: 41 acres, 0% contaimment, spot fires break out

July 29, 2022

▶️ 2-acre fire closes Highway 126 near Redmond Airport

July 25, 2022
La Pine Sunriver Fire July 22, 2022

▶️ No new growth on the 26-acre fire between La Pine and Sunriver

July 23, 2022
Madras Fire Cleanup July 18, 2022

▶️ Fire that closed Highway 26 between Madras and Warm Springs contained

July 18, 2022

▶️ Fire north of Madras temporarily closes Highway 26

July 17, 2022

▶️ Mind your campfire: Fire risk increases to high on Central Oregon lands

July 15, 2022

▶️ 3-acre, human-caused brush fire off Millican Road quickly contained

July 14, 2022

▶️ No mugs: Pole Pedal Paddle tradition comes to a pause

May 13, 2022

Oregon to receive $422M in federal funds for wildfire housing recovery

November 3, 2021

ODF calls end to fire season

October 23, 2021

Redmond Fire & Rescue reinstates outdoor burning

October 1, 2021

▶️ Extreme fire danger and public use restrictions continue despite recent rain

September 13, 2021

Southern Oregon Cougar Peak Fire tops 86K acres

September 12, 2021

▶️ Neighboring fires pushing smoke into region; far cry from Labor Day 2020

September 6, 2021

Forest Meadows Fire fully contained at 45 acres

September 4, 2021

Firefighter who died while working Oregon fire identified

August 24, 2021

Officials: Firefighter dies while working Oregon wildfire

August 23, 2021

Resources scaled back as Bootleg Fire nears full containment

August 13, 2021

Containment increases for 3 Central Oregon fires, mild weather aids crews

August 8, 2021

Lightning sparks two new wildfires NW of Culver; officials worry about winds

August 6, 2021

Crews quickly respond to 22 new Central Oregon fires in 24 hours

August 3, 2021

Oregon adopts emergency rules to protect workers from smoke

August 3, 2021

Thunderstorms spark 50 fires in Jackson, Josephine counties

August 2, 2021

Containment builds on Bootleg Fire; crews worry about dangerous weather

August 2, 2021

Deep Creek, Johnson Ridge fires edge toward containment

August 1, 2021

Bootleg Fire 74% contained, nears 414K acres as crews expand firelines

August 1, 2021

Crews work to contain 2 fires north of HWY 97/197 junction near Shaniko

July 30, 2021

▶️ ‘Lucky’ air tanker timing helps crews quickly tackle Phil’s Trail fire

July 30, 2021

Thunderstorm knocks out power, sparks several small fires in Bend

July 29, 2021

Crews deal with unusual flare-ups as Bootleg Fire activity ramps up after rain

July 29, 2021

Rain helps crews battling massive Bootleg Fire near Klamath Falls

July 28, 2021

▶️ Redmond fire cache plays crucial, unseen role in firefighting efforts

July 27, 2021

Western wildfires calm down in cool weather, but losses grow

July 27, 2021

Western wildfires: Crews make progress on Bootleg Fire

July 23, 2021

9 Bootleg firefighters test positive for COVID; OHA investigating outbreak

July 22, 2021

Bootleg Fire, others in West grow, but better weather helps crews

July 22, 2021

Forest Service lifts area closure around Grandview Fire

July 21, 2021

Wildfires in US West blowing ‘so much smoke’ into East Coast

July 21, 2021

Crews in mop-up mode on Swamp Wells Trail Fire south of Bend

July 21, 2021

Monster wildfire tests years of forest management efforts

July 20, 2021

Bootleg Fire grows as fire behavior forces crews to retreat yet again

July 20, 2021

Swamp Wells Trail Fire south of Bend now 30% contained

July 19, 2021

Bootleg firefighter found safe and sound after becoming separated from crew

July 19, 2021

Containment builds on Grandview Fire near Sisters; evacuation notices lifted

July 19, 2021

Bootleg Fire surpasses 300K acres as dozens of blazes burn in the West

July 19, 2021

Bootleg Fire nears 300K acres; evacuations increase in Lake Co.

July 18, 2021

Darlene, Grandview fires inch towards containment; crews aided by mild weather

July 18, 2021

Darlene Fire evacuation levels move down; all areas out of Level 3 “Go Now”

July 16, 2021

Evacuation levels reduced as Grandview Fire reaches 20% containment

July 16, 2021

Bootleg Fire destroys 67 homes in Klamath Co., prompts 2,000 evacuations

July 16, 2021

Darlene Fire brought to 5% containment; public meeting set for Friday evening

July 16, 2021

▶️ Volunteers work around the clock to serve La Pine fire evacuees

July 15, 2021

Grandview Fire 14% contained; crews put out spot fires jumping firelines

July 15, 2021

Darlene Fire grows to 686 acres; 1% contained after three days of firefights

July 15, 2021

National forests, Crooked River Grassland issue closures amid Grandview Fire

July 15, 2021

Certain recreational fires banned in Bend and surrounding areas

July 15, 2021

▶️ Structure Protection crews prepare houses for the worst amid Grandview Fire

July 14, 2021

Jack Fire nears 14K acres in Umpqua National Forest

July 14, 2021

▶️ Redmond Airport bustles with retardant bombers on the way to local fires

July 14, 2021

Bootleg Fire tops 212K acres at 5% containment; still largest fire in the U.S.

July 14, 2021
deschutes national forest sign

Industrial Fire Precaution to reach Level IV on National Forest and BLM lands

July 14, 2021

Crews fighting 90-acre Bruler Fire near Detroit aided by mild temperatures

July 14, 2021

Grandview Fire at 10% containment; 10 structural task forces defend homes

July 14, 2021

Three homes, one RV, and 11 other structures lost in Darlene Fire

July 14, 2021

Darlene Fire in southeast La Pine reaches 700 acres Tuesday evening

July 13, 2021

Grandview Fire grows to 5,723 acres; draws task forces from across the state

July 13, 2021

▶️ Businesses on the doorstep of the Grandview Fire face tough decisions

July 13, 2021

Bootleg Fire burning at nearly 202K acres; 0% containment

July 13, 2021

▶️ Grandview Fire intensifies and difficult containment continues

July 12, 2021

▶️ Sisters Middle School evacuation shelter assists during Grandview Fire

July 12, 2021

Recreational burning to be banned in Redmond starting Tuesday

July 12, 2021

Update: Grandview Fire increases to 4,500 acres; 5% containment

July 12, 2021

Wildlife preserves closed in Sisters area due to Grandview Fire

July 12, 2021

Newberry Fire burns 54 acres near La Pine

July 12, 2021

Grandview Fire in Geneva area burning 2,000 acres, 0% containment

July 11, 2021

Evacuations ordered due to wildfire east of Roseburg

July 6, 2021

Crews gain containment on several Central Oregon wildfires

July 5, 2021

Brown invokes Conflagration Act to help with Wasco Co. wildfire

July 2, 2021

Fire restrictions begin for wilderness areas in Deschutes National Forest

July 2, 2021

Crews challenged by weather conditions but make progress on several fires

July 2, 2021

Rattlesnake Fire in Warm Springs blows up; campgrounds on ‘Get Set’ notice

July 1, 2021

Man cited for reckless burning after cooking fire escapes near Sisters

July 1, 2021
Pilot Butte Fireworks

Multiple fire resources on-site makes Pilot Butte fireworks show low-risk

July 1, 2021

Firefighters respond to several new fires after thunderstorm, lightning

June 30, 2021

FBI offers $5K reward for info on Warm Springs brush fire

June 30, 2021

FEMA authorizes federal funding after wildfire burns near Redmond Airport

June 30, 2021

Wildfire near Dufur grows to 10,000 acres

June 30, 2021

Prineville home, vehicles destroyed by fire; 2 people escape

June 30, 2021

La Pine fire crews quickly stop brush fire on BLM lands near industrial area

June 30, 2021

As wildfires rage, Biden is raising federal firefighter pay

June 30, 2021

Fire official said 2 Redmond blazes are burning separately with decreased size

June 29, 2021

Crews work quickly to stop new small fire near Meissner Sno-Park

June 29, 2021

Fire concern forces ODF into additional restrictions for industrial operations

June 29, 2021

Record heat, winds fuel Redmond wildfires; airport closed, evacuations ordered

June 29, 2021

‘Lower Log Deck Fire’ sees an update in size as GPS imaging assists

June 25, 2021

‘Lower Deck Fire’ in Warm Springs spreads quickly after closing Highway 26

June 24, 2021

Wildfire closes HWY 26 in Warm Springs, aerial resources assisting

June 24, 2021

S-503 fire in Warm Springs grows, but crews increase containment

June 23, 2021

Redmond Fire & Rescue has new rig designed for protecting homes from wildfires

June 23, 2021

Some Oregon recreation areas remain closed following 2020 fire season

June 23, 2021

Private timberland owners close 600K acres of public access over fire concerns

June 23, 2021

New fire restrictions begin Friday for local national forests, grasslands

June 23, 2021

S-503 Fire sees improved containment levels with cooler weather aiding crews

June 22, 2021

▶️ Central Oregon fire crews prepare for continued lightning, potential fires

June 22, 2021

Warm Springs Tribal Police launch arson investigation after 45-acre brushfire

June 22, 2021

Amid clamor to increase prescribed burns, obstacles await

June 22, 2021

Fire Marshal stages 2 firefighting task forces in Central Oregon

June 21, 2021

Wildfire south of Chiloquin prompts GO NOW evacuation notices

June 21, 2021

▶️ Heavy aerial attack helping crews battle S-503 fire in Warm Springs

June 21, 2021

Cutoff Fire burns in Klamath Co. at 1,500 acres, 10% contained

June 21, 2021

Warm Spring wildfire burning 6,200 acres as crews work to contain

June 20, 2021

OSU models predict fewer lightning-caused ignitions but bigger future wildfires

June 17, 2021

Central Oregon Fire Info seeks public feedback on communications efforts

June 16, 2021

▶️ The Great Outdoors: OSU ‘firebrands’ study examines vegetation embers threat

June 16, 2021

Early start to fire season in NE Oregon; two wildfires burn

June 8, 2021

Oregon fall firestorms cautionary tale in worsening drought

June 3, 2021

▶️ Fire managers brace for what’s likely to be a ‘pretty extreme season’

June 3, 2021

Wildfire in Columbia River Gorge prompts evacuations

June 2, 2021

Bend crews quickly stop brush fire off parkway near Empire

June 1, 2021

▶️ Right place at the right time; Bend disc golfers catch and contain wildfire

June 1, 2021

Sycan River Fire grows to around 650 acres in Klamath County

May 31, 2021

‘Nothing looks good’ preparing for summer wildfire season

May 27, 2021

Annual campfire restrictions to begin on BLM land along Central Oregon rivers

May 20, 2021

▶️ ODF declares earliest fire season in over 40 years

May 13, 2021

BLM announces fire prevention orders to decrease human-caused wildfires

May 13, 2021
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