SWO FIRE NEWS
The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Southwest Oregon DistrictFire Season Begins June 1, 2024 in Jackson and Josephine Counties
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (May 30, 2024) – Fire Season on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Southwest Oregon District begins Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. The fire danger le vel will be “Low” (green) and the Industrial...
Rogue Forest Protective Association to Meet April 18
The Rogue Forest Protective Association (RFPA) will hold its spring fire protection budget meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District, 5286 Table Rock Road, Central Point, OR 97502. A copy...
ODF Southwest Oregon District Now Hiring for Fire Season 2024
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Jan. 26, 2024) – 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...
Rogue Forest Protective Association Meets Dec. 6
The Rogue Forest Protective Association will hold its regular fall board meeting Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District, 5286 Table Rock Road, Central Point, OR 97502. Agenda: 12-06-23 RFPA...
Consistent Fall Weather Across the ODF Southwest Oregon District Brings and End to Fire Season
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Oct. 13, 2023) – Following 134 days, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District has officially declared an end to the 2023 fire season in Jackson and Josephine Counties. Consistent rain across the district...
Fire Danger Level Decreases to Low Across Jackson and Josephine Counties
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Sept. 27, 2023) – Due to widespread rain, the fire danger level on Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties will decrease to “low” (green) as of Wednesday,...
Fire Danger Level Decreases to Moderate Due to Widespread Rain and Additional Forecasted Precipitation
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Sept. 25, 2023) – The fire danger level on Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties will decrease to “moderate” (blue), and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level...
Fire Danger Level Decreases to High on ODF-Protected Lands in Jackson and Josephine Counties
As of Thursday, June 1, 2023, fire season has been declared in Jackson and Josephine counties and the current fire danger level is HIGH (yellow). Beginning Friday, September 1, 2023 at 12:01 a.m., the following public fire restrictions will take effect: No...
Fire Danger Level, IFPL Increases in Jackson and Josephine Counties
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (July 28, 2023) – Due to dry vegetation, hot conditions, and numerous active fires in the region, the fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Jackson and Josephine counties will increase to...
Fire Danger Level Increases to High, IFPL 2 on ODF-Protected Lands in Jackson and Josephine Counties
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (June 30, 2023) – The fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District will increase to “high” (yellow) and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will increase to Level 2...
Due to High Temperatures and Dry Fuels, Fire Danger Level Increasing to Moderate on Friday
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (June 22, 2023) – The fire danger level on Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties will increase to “moderate” (blue) on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. Please...
Fire Season Begins June 1, 2023 in Jackson and Josephine Counties
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (May 30, 2023) – Fire Season on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Southwest Oregon District begins Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. The fire danger level will be “Low” (green) and the Industrial...
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