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...

SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 17, 2026) – Firefighters have successfully established firelines around the entire 281-acre West Fork Evans Creek Fire, reaching 100% lined and increasing containment to 25% Saturday evening. With firelines holding and fire activity decreasing...

SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 17, 2026) - With fireline construction nearing completion, firefighters on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire are expanding suppression efforts to strengthen the perimeter and increase containment. Aggressive overnight work brought the fire to 95%...

SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 16, 2026) – A coordinated effort between ground crews and aviation resources brought the West Fork Evans Creek Fire to 80% lined and 15% contained Friday evening, marking significant progress in suppression efforts. Firelines established along...

SAMS VALLEY, Ore. (Oct. 16, 2026) – Firefighters continued aggressive suppression efforts overnight on the West Fork Evans Creek Fire, bringing the fire's lined perimeter to approximately 30% despite challenging terrain, limited water access and persistent fire...