Fire danger rises in Jackson and Josephine counties

Southwest Oregon fire danger increases to 'moderate' Saturday - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News

Southwest Oregon firefighters responded to four fires in four days in the midst of warming temperatures By Ashland.news staff The fire danger level on 1.8 million acres of land in Jackson and Josephine counties will increase from “low” to “moderate,” on Saturday, June 7, six days after the 2025 fire season’s official declaration, according to an Oregon Department of Forestry news release. “Hot temperatures and windy conditions for the past coupl…

Fire danger rises in Jackson and Josephine counties

Fire danger in the Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon District will rise to moderate starting Saturday, June 7, 2025. This affects 1.8 million acres across Jackson and Josephine counties.

Philomath fire officials urge residents to halt outdoor burning as fire danger rises

Philomath Fire and Rescue issued an urgent request to residents of the fire district Thursday to refrain from any outdoor debris burning, including burn barrels, from Friday through Tuesday due to increased fire danger in the area.The five-day stretch of no burning comes despite the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s spring burn season remaining officially open. Fire Chief Chancy Ferguson said current weather conditions require extra p…