(Salem, OR)— The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Northwest Oregon Area wants to remind Oregonians that with weather fluctuating across the state, fire is still on the landscape and fire season is still in effect. The department warns the public against complacency as the state moves into peak fire activity months, August and September. (EDITOR’S NOTE: Especially with the hot weather in the forecast!)
“We are lucky that so far this year we are not having a repeat of last year, but we are by no means out of the woods when it comes to the 2025 fire season,” said Don Everingham, Northwest Oregon Area Director. “We are anticipating high fire potential in August and September and need Oregonians to remain vigilant when it comes to wildfire prevention.”
Although the weather has seemed cooler with more precipitation this year, conditions this summer have been a mix of warm temperatures, wind, and dry fuels which are projected to continue the rest of the summer. (REMEMBER – HOT WEATHER IN THE FORECAST FOR SUNDAY & MONDAY.)
ODF’s Northwest Oregon Area urges Oregonians to not become complacent when it comes to wildfire prevention. Remaining informed of local fire restrictions is a simple way to prevent you from bringing prohibited fire hazards onto the landscape and from potentially starting the next large wildfire.
Remember, the fewer human-caused fires in Oregon we have, the more you’re helping protect Oregon’s natural resources, communities, and firefighters.
Wildfire prevention means:
- Debris burning is prohibited during fire season without a permit. Cover your pile and wait until fire season is over. A dry, covered pile is cleaner and safer to burn later, during wet fall and winter conditions.
- Don’t park your car over dried grass, and make sure your vehicle or ATV is regularly serviced.
- Dispose of your cigarette using designated receptacles, and NEVER discard butts on the ground or in vegetation outdoors.
- Check local restrictions before lighting a campfire.
Visit Oregon.gov/odf to find local fire restrictions and keeporegongreen.org for more wildfire prevention tips. Additional fire regulations may be implemented as fire danger level changes throughout fire season.
The ODF Northwest Oregon Area covers Marion, Benton, Lincoln, Polk, Yamhill, Tillamook, Clatsop, Columbia, Clackamas, Washington and Multnomah County.