ODF’s Entire Northwest Oregon Area Enters Fire Season June 15 - 06/12/26
Salem, Ore. – Fire season on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) protection districts in the Northwest Oregon Area (NWOA) will begin June 15, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. which include:
- ODF Forest Grove District
- ODF Tillamook District
- ODF Astoria District
- ODF North Cascade District
- ODF West Oregon District
These districts protect private and public forestland spanning across Marion, Polk, Clackamas, Multnomah, Lincoln, Benton, Yamhill, Tillamook, Clatsop and Columbia Counties.
“Due to drier fuels and forecasted conditions, the ODF districts within Northwest Oregon Area have decided to go into fire season starting June 15,” said Don Everingham, ODF Northwest Oregon Area Director. “Now is the time to be proactive in fire prevention to reduce fire starts in the wake of what is anticipated to be a busy season.”
The launch of fire season sets into motion several fire prevention measures for the general public and forest operations. Call your local district to learn about current burning restrictions or regulations, and if you need a permit. If you were unable to burn your yard debris this spring, cover burn piles and wait until late fall or winter when burning is allowed and conditions are more suitable.
The following activities are prohibited on forestlands protected by ODF when in fire season:
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Smoking while working in or traveling through any operation area.
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The use of fuse and caps for blasting, unless approval is granted by the forester.
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The discharge of an exploding target inside the district or within one-eighth mile of the district.
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The discharge of tracer ammunition on land that is within the district or within one-eighth mile of the district, or when discharged, crosses above land that is within the district or within one-eighth mile of the district.
Public use restrictions and regulated use will change as fire danger goes up or down. Stay current on fire danger and restrictions wherever you are this summer by visiting https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx.
In addition to these public use restrictions, fire season requirements for forest operations also go into effect. Fire season starts with Industrial Fire Precaution Level 1. Operators are required to have fire tools, water supply, spark arresters and a fire watch on site.
The Oregon Department of Forestry urges residents to not become complacent in wildfire prevention this fire season. The fewer human-caused fires we have, the less the district’s resources are strained. For tips on wildfire prevention, visit www.keeporegongreen.org
Check your local restrictions at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx.