November 4, 2026 5:10 p.m. 

All Oregon Department of Forestry districts have terminated fire restrictions, marking the end of the 2026 fire season.

An ODF release said more than 2.5 million acres burned statewide across all jurisdictions this fire season, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. This surpasses the 2024 record of acres burned in Oregon, which was 1.9 million acres.

The reduced snowpack last winter resulted in drought and dry fuels across the state. This mixed with several lightning events followed by windy, hot conditions resulted in multiple new fires and rapid growth on existing fires.

The release said the end of fire season removes ODF-imposed fire restrictions on ODF-protected lands. However, many structural fire departments in Oregon may still require a permit for debris burning, and slash burning requires a permit year-round, so check the “Before You Burn” website or contact your local ODF office before starting a burn.

As Oregon transitions to fall and winter, ODF districts and fire managers across the state are shifting their attention to wildfire prevention, fuels reduction, mitigation and planning efforts.

For more tips on how to keep property safe from wildfire at any time of year, visit ODF’s Fire Prevention website at: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/fireprevention.aspx or the Keep Oregon Green’s website: https://keeporegongreen.org/