JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Oct. 27, 2026) - After 166 days, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District is officially declaring an end to the 2026 fire season in Jackson and Josephine counties, effective Wednesday, October 28, 2026,...

JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Oct. 26, 2026) - The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District is decreasing the fire danger level from “Moderate” (blue) to “Low” (green), effective immediately, October 26, 2026. The Industrial Fire...

SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 20, 2026) - Containment on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire has increased to 55% Tuesday evening as firefighters continue extensive mop-up operations across the 283-acre fire. With established firelines continuing to hold, crews are now targeting...

SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 20, 2026) - Firefighters are continuing to build on suppression efforts at the West Fork Evans Creek Fire, increasing containment to 48% Tuesday morning. With established firelines holding well around the 283-acre fire, crews are working toward...

SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 19, 2026) - As containment increases on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire, suppression operations are being adjusted to reflect the changing needs of the 283-acre incident. Containment reached 45% Monday evening, with crews completing mop-up...

SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 18, 2026) – Mop-up operations on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire now extend 35 to 60 feet into the burned area along the entire perimeter as firefighters continue working to secure the fire. Containment increased to approximately 30% Sunday,...

SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 18, 2026) - Mop-up operations on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire now extend 35 to 60 feet into the burned area along the entire perimeter as firefighters continue working to secure the fire. Containment increased to approximately 30% Sunday,...

SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 18, 2026) – Firefighters made substantial progress overnight on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire, completing mop-up operations 25 to 30 feet into the burned area along the entire perimeter, with some sections reaching depths of 40 feet. This...