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Fire Season is no longer in effect as of Friday, October 10th, 2025, at 12:01 AM for ODF's Northwest Oregon Area.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

Effective Wednesday, September 10, 2025: Industrial Fire Precaution Levels Change

 Regulated Use Remains in Effect.

The following changes to the Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPLs) are in effect as of 12:00 PM on Wednesday, 09/10/2025. 

Current Fire Danger Levels 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 BLUE / MODERATE

NW-2 at BLUE / MODERATE

NW-3 at BLUE / MODERATE

Please remember that the use of incendiary ammunition such as tracer rounds is prohibited on ODF protected lands during Fire Season and the use of exploding targets is 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, September 5, 2025 - Fire Danger Levels Change

Regulated Use Remains in Effect.

The following changes to the Fire Danger Level are in effect as of 12:00 PM on Friday, 09/05/2025. Current IFPLs remain in place. 

The IFPLs (Industrial Fire Precaution Levels) 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 BLUE / MODERATE

NW-3 at BLUE / MODERATE

Please remember that the use of incendiary ammunition such as tracer rounds is prohibited on ODF protected lands during Fire Season and the use of exploding targets is 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 Thursday, 08/21/2025: Fire Danger Levels Change

Regulated Use Remains in Effect.

Current IFPLs remain in place. The following changes to the Fire Danger Level are in effect as of 12:01 AM on Thursday, 08/21/2025.

The IFPLs (Industrial Fire Precaution Levels) 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 HIGH / YELLOW

NW-3 at HIGH / YELLOW

During HIGH / YELLOW Fire Danger, OHV trails in the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests are closed to riding between the hours of 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM daily.

Please remember that the use of exploding targets is 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 .