The effects of smoke from wildfires can range from eye and respiratory tract irritation to more serious disorders, including reduced lung function, bronchitis, exacerbation of asthma and heart failure, and premature death.
As Oregon's largest fire department, ODF's Fire Protection Program protects 16 million acres of forest, a $60 billion asset. These lands consist of privately owned forests as well as some public lands, including state-owned forests and, by contract, US Bureau of Land Management forests in western Oregon.
Oregon sets modern record for acres burned from wildfires A total of 1,399 fires have burned 1.49 million acres or 2,200 square miles, surpassing the 2012 total of 1.2 million acres and the 2020 total of 1.14 million acres.
Oregon Department of Forestry : Firefighting ground resources : Fire : State of Oregon.
In partnership with the State of California, Los Angeles County, and local officials, FEMA will continue helping California's individuals and families get back on their feet and jumpstart their recovery. The deadlines to apply with FEMA and SBA are both March 10, 2025.
Climate change, along with invasive annual grasses and human ignitions, have led to an increase in area burned, longer fire seasons, and more frequent and severe wildfires in inland Northwest rangelands. Since 1900, average annual temperatures in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington have increased by nearly 2° F.
Top 10 States For Wildfires Ranked By Number Of Fires And By Number Of Acres Burned, 2023 RankStateNumber of fires 1 California 7,364 2 Texas 7,102 3 North Carolina 5,214 4 Florida 2,7306 more rows
Whether sparked by lightning or human-caused, wildfires can harm fish and wildlife habitat and damage nearby homes or other structures. They're often costly to extinguish and can negatively affect air and water quality.
Based on your home address, the Frontline App allows you to see where fires are in Oregon that may be a threat to your home and family.