Fire Danger Ratings - As of 4/16/2026 -
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Fire season has not yet begun in areas protected by Oregon Department of Forestry.
HOWEVER!! Due to our very poor winter in terms of rain and snow, expect that fire season will begin sooner.....rather than later. NOW is the time to make sure you have your property prepared to resist fire moving through it
When fire season is on.....you can see the current fire danger level in effect in Oregon in every county, by clicking here.
To see what is allowed at what fire danger level, click here.
NO fireworks or sky lanterns are ever allowed at any time of the year on state protected lands in Oregon or California, and in National Forest lands, BLM lands, National Park lands, or US Fish and Wildlife lands.
NATIONAL OUTLOOK FOR FIRE POTENTIAL MAY THROUGH JULY
Somewhere in the U.S, there is a risk to see wildland fires every month of the year. In times of prolonged dry weather, fires can start even in areas where you think they would not. Like everywhere in the Northwest, or Northern California. In what you see below, we will see the arrival of fire season in the Western U.S. during the month of May. Some areas will get there sooner, some later. But, no matter what, the potential for a very active fire season is very high.
