The following changes to the IFPL and Fire Danger Level are in effect as of 07/20/2026.

The IFPL (Industrial Fire Precaution Level) are:

NW-1 at IFPL 1

NW-2 at IFPL 2

NW-3 at IFPL 2 

Fire Danger for Public Use Restrictions are:

NW-1 at BLUE / MODERATE

NW-2 at YELLOW/HIGH

NW-3 at YELLOW/HIGH 

 The main difference from moderate to high fire danger is the ban from 1pm-8pm of running non-industrial chainsaws, off-road motorized vehicles, cutting/grinding/welding metal, mowing/cutting dried/cured grass, and other spark-emitting internal combustion engines. Please consult the public use restrictions in the previous post below.

Please remember that the use of fireworks is prohibited on ODF protected lands during regulated use and prohibited year-round on Oregon's State Forests.

For additional information about fire season and fire restrictions, visit the ODF website at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx .

Effective Friday, June 19th, 2026 - Fire Danger for Public Use to Moderate

Current IFPLs remain in place. The following changes to the Fire Danger Level will be in effect as of 06/19/2026.

The IFPL (Industrial Fire Precaution Level) are:

NW-1 at IFPL 1

NW-2 at IFPL 1

NW-3 at IFPL 1 

Fire Danger for Public Use Restrictions are:

NW-1 at BLUE / MODERATE

NW-2 at BLUE / MODERATE

NW-3 at BLUE / MODERATE

Please remember that the use of fireworks is prohibited on ODF protected lands during regulated use and prohibited year-round on Oregon's State Forests.

For additional information about fire season and fire restrictions, visit the ODF website at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx .

Fire Season & Regulated Use Started Monday, June 15, 2026

 The Northwest Oregon Forest Protective Association (NWOFPA) entered Fire Season and Regulated use at 12:01 AM on Monday, June 15th, 2026.  

This area included the ODF Astoria, Forest Grove and Tillamook Districts as well as the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests. 

Regulated Use Restrictions for both Industrial and Public Use are in place.

The IFPL (Industrial Fire Precaution Level) are:

NW-1 at IFPL 1

NW-2 at IFPL 1

NW-3 at IFPL 1 

Fire Danger for Public Use Restrictions are:

NW-1 at GREEN / LOW

NW-2 at GREEN / LOW

NW-3 at GREEN / LOW

For additional information about fire season and fire restrictions, visit the ODF website at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx .

NWOA Ends Fire Season, October 10th, 2025

NWOA Ends Fire Season, 2025

Fire Season is no longer in effect as of Friday, October 10th, 2025, at 12:01 AM for ODF's Northwest Oregon Area. 

Regulated Use and IFPLs

All restrictions associated with Regulated Use and IFPLs have been lifted in the Tillamook, Forest Grove, and Astoria Districts.

Slash Burning and Smoke Management

Please be advised: Permits for slash burning are required year-round. Smoke management registration and plans should be submitted to your local ODF office.

For additional information about fire season and fire restrictions, visit the ODF website at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx .

Effective Tuesday, September 30, 2025: Fire Danger Levels Change

Regulated Use Remains in Effect.

The following changes to the Fire Danger Levels for Public Use Restrictions are in effect as of 12:01 AM on Tuesday, 09/30/2025. 

Current IFPLs remain in place. 

The IFPLs (Industrial Fire Precaution Levels) are:

NW-1 at IFPL 1

NW-2 at IFPL 1

NW-3 at IFPL 1 

Fire Danger for Public Use Restrictions are:

NW-1 at GREEN / LOW

NW-2 at GREEN / LOW

NW-3 at GREEN / LOW

For additional information about fire season and fire restrictions, visit the ODF website at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx .