
SWO FIRE NEWS
The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon DistrictFirefighters 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...
Aggressive initial attack on Upper Applegate Fire, firefighters holding incident at estimated 350 acres
RUCH, Ore. (June 18, 2025) – Firefighters working on the Upper Applegate Fire are holding it at an estimated 350 acres following an aggressive initial attack that has spanned numerous hours. The fire, located on private and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land along...
Fire danger increases to moderate on the ODF Southwest Oregon District this weekend
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (June 5, 2025) – Fire danger on Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District-protected land will increase to moderate (blue) on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. Lands affected by this declaration include 1.8...
Fire Season Begins June 1, 2025 in Jackson and Josephine Counties
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (May 22, 2025) – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District will officially declare the start of fire season on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. The fire danger level will be “Low” (green) and the...
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...
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:...
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,...
ODF Southwest Oregon District Now Hiring for Fire Season 2025
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Jan. 27, 2025) – The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District is recruiting for multiple positions for the upcoming fire season, including entry-level and experienced firefighters, dispatchers and detection...
Restrictions on Industrial Slash Burning Lifted, Expect Additional Burns During Cool, Wet Weather
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Nov. 1, 2024) – A persistent weather pattern of cooler temperatures and consistent rain has prompted a decrease in restrictions for industrial slash burning, effective Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 9 a.m. As a result, prescribed...
Fire season ends on ODF Southwest Oregon District with onset of consistent fall weather
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Oct. 26, 2024) – After 148 days, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District is officially declaring an end to the 2024 fire season in Jackson and Josephine Counties, taking effect Sunday, October 27, 2024...
Widespread rain allows for decreases in public and industrial fire danger in Jackson and Josephine counties
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Oct. 16, 2024) – Recent fall-like weather and widespread rain has made it possible to ease off on some public and industrial fire prevention regulations on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon...
Fire Danger Level Decreases to High on ODF-Protected Lands in Jackson and Josephine Counties
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Sept. 11, 2024) – Following rain and cooler temperatures across southern Oregon, the fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District will decrease to “high” (yellow) on...
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