JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (July 1, 2025) – Firefighters with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District responded to 15 reports of fire on Tuesday following thunderstorms throughout the region on Monday night. In total, ODF firefighters found and...

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The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon DistrictFire Danger Level Increases to High, IFPL 2 on ODF-Protected Lands in Jackson and Josephine Counties
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (June 30, 2025) – The fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District will increase to “high” (yellow) and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will increase to...
Firefighters extinguish 11 small fires along Table Rock Road
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. (June 23, 2025) – Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) firefighters are investigating following 11 roadside fires that were reported along Table Rock Road outside of Central Point, three in the morning and eight in the evening of June 23. All fires...
Upper Applegate Fire 55% contained, fire agencies’ adaptions aid in the effort of a fast response, conclusion to the incident
RUCH, Ore. (June 21, 2025) – Firefighters working on the Upper Applegate Fire continue to make steady strides across the incident, pushing forward progress in mop-up operations and bringing the overall incident up to 55% contained. The fire, located along the...
Upper Applegate Fire crews push forward on mop-up operations
RUCH, Ore. (June 20, 2025) – Progress on the Upper Applegate Fire continues to be made by resources working on the incident. On Friday, firefighters were able to complete the line around the fire and GPS map the perimeter on foot, determining the final fire size as...
Upper Applegate Fire line strengthened overnight
RUCH, Ore. (June 20, 2025) – Firefighters working on the Upper Applegate Fire overnight had a successful shift strengthening lines and making progress on mop-up operations, reaching the 10% mark. Resources were also able to connect hose throughout the rest of the...
Firefighters complete 95% of the Upper Applegate Fire line
RUCH, Ore. (June 19, 2025) – Resources assigned to the Upper Applegate Fire have nearly reached their goal of lining the entire perimeter of the incident by the end of Thursday’s dayshift, completing 95% of the fire line. The portion that is remaining on the north...
Firefighters hold Upper Applegate Fire overnight, line 70% of the fire’s perimeter
RUCH, Ore. (June 19, 2025) – Firefighters working on the Upper Applegate Fire were able to hold the fire overnight, securing a fire line around 70% of its perimeter. The fire has not grown beyond the footprint from late Wednesday afternoon. Additionally, resources...
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