US EditionFall Brings End to Oregon Department of Forestry's Fire Season: More Starts Seen, but Fast Attack Stopped Many
Oregon firefighters limited acres burned to 24,275 despite 100 more fire starts, enabling early fire season end after effective response and favorable fall weather.
- Oregon Department of Forestry announced Friday that all ODF districts have terminated fire restrictions, marking the official end of the 2025 Oregon fire season.
- As fall brings steady soaking rain and cooler temperatures, forest protection districts base season decisions on drought and climatic forecasts, typically triggering fire season closure.
- Statewide to date, there have been 2,965 fires that burned 338,740 acres, including the Rowena Fire, Elk Fire, Marks Creek Fire, Grizzly Complex, Flat Fire and Kelsey Peak Fire.
- Many local fire departments still require debris burning permits and residents must confirm designated burn days by calling the Jackson County Fire District 5 burn line at 774-6246.
- Kyle Williams credited ODF's aggressive initial attack and daily firefighter response for far fewer acres burned despite roughly 100 more fire starts on ODF-protected lands.
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Oregon marks the end of a relatively mild wildfire season
Fire season has officially ended for all of Oregon’s state-run fire districts, as of Friday.Despite early warnings predicting a catastrophic season, 2025 was relatively mild compared to previous fire years.Forecasters expected high temperatures and severe drought conditions to persist through the summer, which for the most part, they did. But some mid-season rain may have helped tamp down flames, keeping them from growing into the types of disas…
Fall brings end to Oregon Department of Forestry's fire season: more starts seen, but fast attack stopped many
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of Friday, all Oregon Department of Forestry districts have terminated fire restrictions, marking the end of the 2025 Oregon fire season declaration. “Through aggressive initial attack and the dedication of our firefighters, we had a season with significantly fewer acres burned compared to last year, even with more fire starts,”
Oregon’s 2025 Wildfire Season Ends With Fewer Acres Burned Despite More Fire Starts
Salem, Oregon- The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) announced last week that all fire restrictions across its districts have been lifted, officially ending the 2025 wildfire season. This year’s season saw a notable improvement over 2024, with significantly fewer acres burned despite an increase in total fire starts. ODF officials credited the outcome to aggressive firefighting strategies and swift initial responses across the state. “Through …
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