Oregon — The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has officially declared the end of the 2025 wildfire season, with all ODF districts lifting fire restrictions across the state.
“Through aggressive initial attack and the dedication of our firefighters, we had a season with significantly fewer acres burned compared to last year even with more fire starts,” said Kyle Williams, ODF Deputy Director of Fire Operations. “This year had the potential to be similar to last year, but ODF firefighters showed up every single day to make sure that did not happen.”
In total, ODF recorded 1,135 fires on ODF-protected lands in 2025, burning 24,275 acres—a marked improvement from 2024. Despite about 100 more fire starts this year, ODF reports that 94% of fires were contained at 10 acres or fewer.
“This success shows the impact of our aggressive approach to initial attack to preserve natural resources, protect communities, and increase firefighter safety,” said Michael Curran, ODF Fire Protection Division Chief.
ODF’s Complex Incident Management Teams were mobilized six times this year, responding to the Rowena, Elk, Marks Creek, Grizzly Complex, Flat, and Kelsey Peak fires. Statewide across all jurisdictions, there were 2,569 fires burning 288,774 acres.
The end of fire season removes ODF-imposed restrictions, though residents are reminded that local fire departments may still require burn permits, particularly for debris or slash burning.
With the arrival of fall rains, cooler temperatures, and shorter days, ODF will now shift focus toward fuel reduction, prevention, and planning efforts for 2026.
For year-round wildfire safety tips, visit ODF’s Fire Prevention or Keep Oregon Green websites.
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