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SWO FIRE NEWS

The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon District
Firefighters extinguish 11 small fires along Table Rock Road   

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...

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Upper Applegate Fire line strengthened overnight

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...

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Firefighters complete 95% of the Upper Applegate Fire line   

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...

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Medford and Grants Pass ODF offices closed due to weather

Medford and Grants Pass ODF offices closed due to weather

JACKSON AND JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (February 5, 2025) - Both Medford and Grants Pass ODF offices will be closed on February 5 due to winter weather conditions. Updates concerning Thursday’s schedule will be posted when available. For a list of all state office...

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Medford and Grants Pass ODF Offices Opening at 10 a.m.

Medford and Grants Pass ODF Offices Opening at 10 a.m.

JACKSON AND JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (February 4, 2025) - Due to winter weather conditions, both our Medford and Grants Pass ODF offices will open at 10 a.m. this morning. A full list of state office closures and late starts can be found here:...

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Medford and Grants Pass offices closed due to weather

Medford and Grants Pass offices closed due to weather

JACKSON AND JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore., (February 3, 2025) - Due to current and forecast weather conditions, the Medford and Grants Pass ODF offices will close at 3 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025 for the remainder of the day. Offices will open as soon as possible,...

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ODF SOUTHWEST OREGON DISTRICT

Office Hours

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. M – F

Grants pass

541-474-3152

5375 Monument Drive
Grants Pass, OR 97526

Firefighters fighting fire with hose