Oregon Forestry

The High Lakes recreation area of the Santiam State Forest reopened this month after being closed in the aftermath of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires. All recreation areas in the Santiam are now open. See the story on the ODF News Blog at: hhtps://oregonforestry.wpengine.com

ODF's Weekly Situation Report is to help create a snapshot of large fire information, weather and prevention information. To read the full report, visit odffire.com/2025/07/21/odf…

Ever curious what the difference between a fire watch and a red flag warning? Enjoy this easy analogy. For up to date fire weather alerts, follow your regional National Weather Service page.

Simple actions like mowing your lawn or other equipment use can spark the next wildfire, which may have been avoided by following local regulations. Stay safe this summer and prevent wildfire. Find local restrictions at oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages…

At 6 a.m. this morning, ODF IMT 3 has taken command of the Board Shanty Fire, which is about 5 miles south of Grants Pass. For more information follow the ODF Southwest Oregon District Facebook page.

If you see the start of a fire and can provide information, eye-witness statements, video, photos or any other data, you can assist investigators by emailing them to [email protected].

Spend your weekend at the Tillamook Forest Center with 2 engaging programs: Batty for Bats and The Pioneer’s Quilt: A Story of the Smith Homestead. These free events run Friday - Sunday and offer a fun way to learn about local wildlife and history. Info: tillamookforestcenter.com/events

For some, they're shocked to hear that their car can be the cause of the next wildfire. By servicing your car to check for faulty parts, not parking over dried grass and making sure you're not dragging chains, you can help prevent the next large wildfire.

ODF IMT 1 has taken command of the Hagelstein Fire, which is about 14 miles north of Klamath Falls near Highway 97. The team is now managing both the Elk and Hagelstein fires, continuing to provide critical support to local districts.

ODF's Weekly Situation Report is to help create a snapshot of large fire information, weather and prevention information. To read the full report, visit ow.ly/Lw1s50WpAvj

Ridging will bring a return of hot weather, including triple digits for some west side valleys. Please visit weather.gov/wrh/hazards?ob… to see the latest Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory information for this weekend. #CAwx #ORwx

Heat Advisories are in effect for the Lower Columbia Basin/Gorge and adjacent foothills and valleys from Saturday through Monday. Sunday will be the hottest day, with temps between 100 to 105 in those areas, with mid to upper 90s elsewhere in the lower elevations. #orwx #wawx

The heat is on next week! The first Extreme Heat Watches of the season have been issued for next Tuesday & Wednesday, but what's the difference between a Watch and a Warning? A Watch means "Be Prepared" while a Warning means "Take Action!" #orwx #wawx

As of July 10, there have been 400 fires on ODF protection that have burned about 2,000 acres, and ODF responded to 551 calls for assistance from our partners. For wildfire prevention tips, visit keeporegongreen.org

Last month, @CALFIRE_CHIEF Joe Tyler and Oregon State Forester Kate Skinner met with fire program leaders from both agencies at ODF headquarters in Salem, OR to discuss and review opportunities to improve the state to state agreement for fire management between the agencies.

Looking for a fun and educational outing this weekend? Head to the Tillamook Forest Center for two programs offered Friday through Sunday, Owls: Silent Hunters of the Night and Fire Lookouts: Alone in the Strike Zone. For more info visit tillamookforestcenter.org/events

Through our state-to-state mutual aid agreements, @CAL_FIRE is sending up a strike to the ODF Southwest Oregon District to assist in our wildfire suppression efforts after multiple days of lightning.

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has deployed Incident Management Team 1 (IMT 1) to the Klamath-Lake District to manage the Elk Fire in the Bly Mountain area. This is the second ODF IMT deployment in the last 24 hours. Read more: ow.ly/uMrk50Wn9Pb

July is the peak time for adult emerald ash borers (EAB) to emerge. Adults mate and females then fly to lay their eggs on new ash or olive trees, eventually dooming those trees. A few harmless Oregon insects look like EAB. Learn to tell the difference at ow.ly/bgUu50Wiwoc

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has deployed Incident Management Team 3 (IMT 3) to the ODF Southwest Oregon District to assist district personnel following last night’s lightning. Read more: ow.ly/HGVB50WmIKC