Wildfire Season 2025 Edition.

[arakboss]

‘Hotter and drier’ June may worsen wildfire outlook, Oregon Department of Forestry says

“I want people just to be aware of the situation we’re facing in the pre-season, and it’s only going to get worse.”

www.koin.com

Going to be cleaning my cabin property up soon and doing another application of Phos-Chek.

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[Bobbygun]

I just saw something last night about Lone Rock Timber closing their lands to recreational use effective today due to fire season being in effect.

 

[arakboss]

I got my work done just in time.

No chainsaws, campfires, fireworks and more: ODF's new rules in Central Oregon for summer

New fire restrictions take effect Monday across ODF Central Oregon District lands, including bans on campfires, limited chainsaw use, and more.

www.centraloregondaily.com

 

[CougarMtn]

We've already had two fires within the last month, in our neighorhood. One by a careless guy with his burn pile, and another by a powerline crew. And it's not even the dry season yet. Yes, I'm getting prepared...

 

[arakboss]

https://www.koin.com/news/wildfires/level-3-go-now-evacuation-i-84-fire-06112025/

 

[arakboss]

Thousands under evacuation orders as wildfire burns near The Dalles in the gorge

A fire broke out near the Rowena Crest viewpoint in the Columbia River Gorge on Wednesday, prompting a Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation order in the area.

katu.com

 

[arakboss]

Firefighters work into the morning to fight Old Mac Highway blaze

Firefighters from throughout Yamhill County fought into the morning to extinguish a blaze burning fields and structures on on Old McMinnville Highway, southwest ...

newsregister.com

 

[arakboss]

Alder Springs Fire Update – June 18, 2025 | Central Oregon Fire Information

Alder Springs Fire Information: 503-383-9647Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Evacuation Information: 541-420-9652Alder Springs Fire Facebook Page:

centraloregonfire.org

 

[The Heretic]

Fire Danger Viewer

Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts

Real-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby

app.watchduty.org

 

[GOG]

It's popped off pretty good around Jackson and Josephine Counties. Oh joy, another fire season.

 

[The Heretic]

It's popped off pretty good around Jackson and Josephine Counties. Oh joy, another fire season.

TVFR had a temp burn ban, lifted it, but 6-15 was the end of the burn season anyway. We've had a few sprinkles here lately, so most everything is still green enough to not be a danger - yet. I've noticed a few grain fields are ripening and some of the clover fields are drying out. I expect some harvesting/mowing of grains & hay to start in a little while - that usually results in a field fire or two due to equipment or cutting hitting a rock.

I've been mowing around the house when the weather allows, but the grass is still very green. Come Aug/Sept., when the grass turns brown, is when I will get serious about mowing.

 

[arakboss]

Fire in Lane County near Mapleton prompts Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A wildfire in Lane County near Mapleton at the junction of Highway 126 and Highway 36 at prompted Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations, the Lane County Sheriff&#82…

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[The Heretic]

TVFR had a temp burn ban, lifted it, but 6-15 was the end of the burn season anyway. We've had a few sprinkles here lately, so most everything is still green enough to not be a danger - yet. I've noticed a few grain fields are ripening and some of the clover fields are drying out. I expect some harvesting/mowing of grains & hay to start in a little while - that usually results in a field fire or two due to equipment or cutting hitting a rock.

I've been mowing around the house when the weather allows, but the grass is still very green. Come Aug/Sept., when the grass turns brown, is when I will get serious about mowing.

Very wet mostly overcast first day of summer. The sun came thru for a few minutes a few times, but just now there was a pretty good downpour here on the mountain. Upside is that everything is wet and green. Downside is that this means there will be more fuel later on when the weather turns totally dry for weeks on end and that green fuel will dry out and turn brown. Late summer to early autumn will be when I am watching for local fires hoping we don't get a replay of Sept. 2020.

 

[arakboss]

Oregon activates emergency center as wildfires spread statewide

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Coordination Center to Level 3 – Regional Response as of 8:00 a.m. on June 17.

katu.com

 

[arakboss]

As the flames die down, Rowena residents determine what’s next

Last week, the fire destroyed 56 homes in the unincorporated community of Rowena, outside The Dalles. There’s a long road ahead as it recovers from the blaze.

www.opb.org

 

[Provincial]

I was looking at a report from the Oregon Forest Protection Association that lists the fire sources for the 2024 season. One item that caught my attention is the category "Firearms" that shows 15 fires totaling 4,116 acres.

I remember at least one fire in the recent years, up by Molalla, that was serious and caused by shooting. I don't see any lists online to research the 2024 numbers. Does anyone here know?

 

[arakboss]

ODF Southwest responding to smoke, fire reports after thunderstorms in area

The Oregon Department of Forestry - Southwest Oregon District is starting Tuesday morning with an aggressive attack on smoke and fire in the area.

www.kdrv.com

 

[RVTECH]

Yep, spent part of my day listening to dispatches, fire fighting aircraft & smoke jumpers dealing with a bunch of lightning caused fires on 2 meter radio.

It will no doubt be worse after the thunderstorms yesterday. Had quite a few that came up from the south and headed northward up both sides of hwy 97.

 

[arakboss]

Red Flag Warnings posted as dry storms predicted in central Oregon on Tuesday

A Fire Weather Watch will go into effect for parts of central Oregon and south-central Oregon on Tuesday.

katu.com

 

[arakboss]

The Elk Fire is within a few miles of my cabin property. Fortunately for now it appears to be moving away from my place.

Elk Fire grows to approximately 1,000 acres with 0% containment

The Elk Fire is burning on Hummingbird Drive and Elk Lane in Bonanza.

www.kdrv.com