Fire season will begin in Tillamook County at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. Fire season is declared each year when conditions of fire hazard exist. While forecasters are predicting rain in the next couple of days, there will be a return to warm, dry conditions next week. This declaration affects all lands, both public and private, in Northwest Oregon.
Public Use Restriction levels move from low (green) to extreme (red). These are indicated on fire information boards at major roads entering forested areas, as well as along Highways 101 and 6. Restrictions are identical to last year. In low (green), campfires will be allowed at designated campsites and dispersed campsites. This recognizes that attended campfires adjacent to campsites have a low incident of spread. As conditions dry out, the move to moderate (blue) restricts campfires to designated campsites, and dispersed campfires will no longer be allowed.
Open debris burning and burn barrels require a burning permit until the Tillamook County Fire Defense Board institutes a county wide burn ban. Burning permits can be obtained through the Oregon Department of Forestry or a local fire department depending on the location of the residence. Any burning requires a charged water supply and hand tools to be on site. To request a burning permit or obtain additional information, call 503.815.7056 during business hours or your local Fire Department.
Industrial Fire Precaution levels (IFPL) range from Level 1 to Level 4 with accompanying restrictions on operations to protect forest resources. Restrictions have not changed, with a 1-hour fire watch in Level I, a 2-hour fire watch in Level II, and a 2-hour fire watch in Level III. Level 4 is a shutdown, so no fire watch is required. IFPL Zones NW-1, NW-2 and NW-3 will be at Level 1 on June 23rd.
Public Restrictions Website: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx
