October 27, 2026 3:50 a.m.  

On Monday, The Oregon Department of Forestry, Southwest Oregon District decreased the fire danger level from “Moderate” to “Low”, effective immediately.

A release from ODF said the Industrial Fire Precaution Level will remain at Level One. These changes affect 1.8 million acres of state, private, county, city and Bureau of Land Management forestlands in Jackson and Josephine counties.

The decrease comes following rainfall across Southwest Oregon, with additional precipitation expected in the coming days. Fall weather has also brought cooler daytime and overnight temperatures and improved relative humidity recovery.

Despite the decrease in fire danger, fire season is not over, and debris burning remains prohibited. This includes burning yard debris, brush piles and the use of burn barrels.

The end of fire season will be announced separately once conditions across the district support lifting seasonal restrictions.

For more information about current fire restrictions and regulations on ODF lands in the Southwest Oregon District, visit www.swofire.com.