Oregon’s in store for a bad wildfire season. But state officials aren’t worried about federal staffing

Oregon’s in store for a bad wildfire season. But state officials aren’t worried about federal staffing

While there may be chilly days ahead this spring, Kotek warned: “Fire season is here.”

‘Fire season is here,’ Gov. Kotek declares May Wildfire Awareness Month, state prepares - Salem Reporter

State fire experts are expecting an even more aggressive and difficult wildfire season this summer but said they are prepared and positioning themselves to respond quickly in light of last year’s staggering burns. Despite a considerable amount of winter moisture and strong snow pack at higher elevations, Oregon’s increasingly hotter, drier summers will quickly dry out vegetation and create dangerous conditions, Gov. Tina Kotek said at a news con…

‘Fire season is here,’ Gov. Kotek declares May Wildfire Awareness Month and state begins preparing • Lincoln Chronicle

Gov. Tina Kotek, State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple, center, and Oregon Department of Forestry Deputy Director Kyle Williams speak at a wildfire briefing Wednesday in Salem.    By ALEX BAUMHARDT/Oregon […] The post ‘Fire season is here,’ Gov. Kotek declares May Wildfire Awareness Month and state begins preparing appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.

Kotek declares: ‘Fire season is here’ as Oregon gears up for dangerous summer

With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state emergency leaders are urging Oregonians to take action as the 2025 fire season begins to take shape.

Governor details forecast for Oregon's 2025 wildfire season

Gov. Tina Kotek and agency leaders who manage wildfires and conflagration declarations have outlined a briefing as the 2025 wildfire season approaches, including the steps Oregonians should take to prepare.