Wildfire 2025

The Moon Complex fire in Curry County has grown to more than 17,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders in Agness and Illahe. Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered extra wildfire crews as smoke creates unhealthy air quality across southern Oregon.

Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez’s release came suddenly Wednesday morning without a court order.

When lightning strikes are abundant, so are wildfires – some in remote places across the state. Scientists warn there may be more in the future.

Four homes have been lost to the Flat Fire as it continues to threaten nearly 4,000 homes in Deschutes and Jefferson counties.

Gov. Tina Kotek warns of worsening fire conditions as summer continues.

The National Weather Service office in Medford says it’s well-staffed for the wildfire season, including the 70-plus lightning-caused fires this week.

Severe lightning storms Monday night sparked 72 wildfires of varying sizes across Jackson and Josephine counties in southern Oregon on Tuesday.

The Upper Applegate Fire, burning in Jackson County since June 18, remains estimated at 470 acres. Crews have lined most of the perimeter and begun mop-up operations.

Many Central Oregon cities started fire restrictions this week as the forecast for much of the state predicts dry, warm weather and little precipitation ahead.

But there is a glimmer of hope: Federal firefighting managers said their workforce is about where it needs to be for the fire season ahead, despite the Trump administration’s efforts.

Oregon is expected to have an extremely hot and dry summer, setting the state up for a potentially devastating wildfire season ahead.