NWOA Ends Fire Season, October 15th, 2026

NWOA Ends Fire Season, 2026

Fire Season will no longer be in effect as of Thursday, October 15th, 2026, 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 .

IFPL Update: IFPL 1 and Low (Green) Fire Danger

 IFPL Update: IFPL 1 and LOW (GREEN) Fire Danger. The following changes to the Fire Danger Level will be in effect as of 09/25/2026.

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 GREEN / LOW

NW-2 at GREEN / LOW

NW-3 at GREEN / LOW

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 . 

IFPL Update: IFPL 1 and Moderate (Blue) Fire Danger

 IFPL Update: IFPL 1 and Moderate (Blue) Fire Danger. The following changes to the Fire Danger Level will be in effect as of 09/03/2026.

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 .

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 .