CENTRAL OREGON DISTRICT WILDFIRE NEWS
The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Central Oregon DistrictCurrent fire posts, see odffire.com
Current fire posts, see odffire.com.
Central Oregon District of ODF declares beginning of fire season, restrictions enacted
PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District is declaring the beginning of fire season on May 8, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Starting Friday, the district’s fire danger level will be “Moderate,” and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level...
Darlene 3 Fire Response: Hazardous Fuels Reduction Plays Critical Role in Success Storymap
The Darlene 3 Fire was first reported by Round Mountain Lookout on June 25, 2024, at 12:46 p.m. Initial resources on scene estimated the fire size as 1-2 acres with extreme fire behavior... View the storymap about the Darlene 3 Fire response.
Central Oregon District fire season begins June 2
Prineville, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District is declaring the beginning of fire season on June 2, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Starting this Monday, the district’s fire danger level will be “Moderate”, and the Industrial Fire Precaution...
Escaped debris burns increase in ODF Central Oregon District
Prineville, ORE. – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District is seeing an uptick in escaped debris burn piles, with several over the past few weeks burning up to 30 acres in size. For example, a recent 8-acre fire resulted from a week-old burn...
The Dalles, Prineville and Sisters office closed Friday, Jan. 19
The Dalles, Prineville and Sisters offices are closed today, Jan. 19 for inclement weather. Please visit the latest closures page before visiting a state office.
CURRENT FIRE DANGER
John Day/Fossil Area
Prineville/Sisters Area
The Dalles Area