RUCH, Ore. (June 23, 2024) – Lines created by firefighters on the Upper Applegate Fire are now 95% wrapped around the entire incident, with 35% being directly at the fire’s edge. This is tremendous progress considering the terrain this fire is burning on, located just...

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (June 22, 2024) – Firefighters are still holding the Upper Applegate Fire at approximately 500 acres, despite hot, dry and windy conditions on Saturday. Indirect lines were built along the northeastern portion of the fire, not completely closing...

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (June 22, 2024) – Overnight, firefighters on the Upper Applegate Fire made excellent progress, keeping the fire at an estimated 500 acres, securing lines and creating new ones. The fire, located south of Ruch, is affecting private, BLM and U.S....

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (June 21, 2024) – Firefighters continued to make good progress on both the Highway 62 and Upper Applegate Fires during Friday’s day shift. The Upper Applegate Fire, located south of Ruch, remains an estimated 500 acres on private, BLM and U.S....

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (June 21, 2024) – Despite numerous hazards, firefighters are making good progress on two wildfires on opposite ends of Jackson County that were reported in the space of 15 minutes on Thursday afternoon. The Highway 62 Fire, located south of Shady...

JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (June 18, 2024) – 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 Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 12:01 a.m....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...