May Is Wildfire Awareness Month

May is wildfire awareness month

SALEM — The Oregon Department of Forestry is urging everyone to exercise caution when disposing of yard debris this spring. There have already been 23 escaped debris burns for a total of 83 acres reported on ODF-protected land in 2026.…

Escaped Burn Piles Spark Dozens of Oregon Wildfires

The Oregon Department of Forestry is urging residents to use extreme caution when burning yard debris this spring, warning that escaped burn piles remain the leading human cause of wildfires in Oregon. According to the agency, 23 escaped debris burns have already been reported on ODF-protected lands in 2026, burning a total of 83 acres. During the same period last year, the department responded...