Live fire restrictions & Red Flag Warnings · National Weather Service
🔴 Red Flag Warning
Critical fire weather — extreme danger, high winds, low humidity. Burning is typically banned statewide and by county.
🟠 Fire Weather Watch
Dangerous conditions developing within 24–72 hrs. Monitor for upgrade to Red Flag Warning and imminent restrictions.
⚠️ County bans may differ
Oregon county burn bans and USFS Stage 1–3 restrictions are separate — always confirm with your local fire authority.
Checking Oregon fire-weather alerts…
The NWS map above shows fire-weather alerts — for the legally binding burn ban status, go directly to the official Oregon source:
Oregon Dept of ForestryRestrictions & closuresOpen official source ↗Also check your county government website — a county burn ban can be in effect even when Oregon has no statewide restriction.
🚫 Prohibited
✓ Usually Still Allowed
Always confirm with the issuing agency — specific orders vary.
County burn bans in Oregon are issued separately from state-level restrictions — a county can be under a burn ban even when the rest of the state is not. County commissioners, the county fire marshal, or the county judge typically issue these orders, and they are not reflected in NWS alerts shown on the map above.
The Oregon Department of Forestry maintains an interactive GIS map where users can click any location in the state to see current public fire restrictions applicable to that area. County-level restrictions imposed by County Fire Defense Boards and the statewide ODF restriction layers are both reflected on this map. A separate industrial restriction map is also available for commercial forest operations.
Oregon County Burn Bans — Oregon Department of Forestry Public Fire RestrictionsView county map ↗Federal land managers use a tiered system that escalates as fire danger increases. Stage restrictions apply only to the land they are issued for — your county may have a separate burn ban on private land.
Open burning prohibited. Campfires may still be allowed in designated fire rings at developed campgrounds. Portable gas and pressurized-liquid stoves are typically allowed in cleared areas.
All open fires prohibited — including campfires in developed campgrounds. Gas stoves may be allowed in cleared areas. Chainsaw use and motorized off-road vehicles restricted.
Maximum restriction before full closure. All fires may be prohibited. Motorized vehicle use off designated roads, shooting, and spark-producing tools are typically banned.
State or county-level complete ban on all open burning — campfires, burn barrels, brush and agricultural burning. Gas and propane grills for cooking are usually still allowed.
Area is fully closed — no public access or fire-related activity of any kind is permitted.
Typically equivalent to Stage 1. Open burning prohibited; campfires in developed campgrounds may still be allowed. Common on BLM land in NV, OR, and ID.
Agency-specific restriction with unique terms. Always read the specific order from the issuing land management office — scope varies significantly.
Oregon ODF Industrial Fire Precaution Level — applies to industrial operations (logging, equipment) on ODF-protected state and private forestland. IFPL I is the lowest level; IFPL IV is the most restrictive. Separate from USFS campfire restrictions.
Restriction scope and exact prohibitions vary by agency and order. Always confirm with the issuing land management office or visit the official source linked above.
ODF burn permits are free of charge and required for any slash or debris burning on ODF-protected forestland during fire season. Permits may be obtained online via ODF's FERNS e-notification system or by contacting the local ODF district office. Prescribed burns on forestland must be registered at least 7 days before ignition; the ODF district meteorologist reviews weather forecasts and existing burn load before approving each ignition window. Some districts require permits year-round.
Get Oregon burning permit ↗Or call the Oregon forestry hotline: (503) 945-7200
Oregon's fire season typically opens in mid-May to late June depending on the district and runs through September or until the first rains return. The highest fire danger occurs July through early September east of the Cascades (Deschutes, Klamath, Harney counties) and in southwest Oregon's Siskiyou region, where summers are hot, dry, and prone to lightning. In 2026, the season began earlier than normal due to record-warm winter temperatures tied with 1934 as Oregon's warmest ever, severely depleted snowpack, and nine counties under drought emergency declarations.
Statewide or regional burn bans and open-burning suspensions on state and private land.
County-wide burn bans — the level that most often affects homeowners and is easy to miss.
Stage 1–3 fire restrictions and closures on national forests, parks, and other federal land.
Municipal open-burning rules, fireworks bans, and local red-flag restrictions.
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The live map and status strip above show active Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches from the National Weather Service for Oregon. For the legally binding answer, check the official Oregon source: Oregon Dept of Forestry at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx. Also confirm with your county — a county burn ban can be in effect even when no statewide restriction exists.
During an active burn ban, Oregon prohibits: All open debris pile burning and burn barrel use throughout ODF-protected forestlands during fire season (ORS 477.510); Campfires, cooking fires, and warming fires outside of designated campfire sites when fire danger is at HIGH (ORANGE) or above; All open fires on forestland without a valid ODF burning permit (ORS 477.515); Smoking while working in or traveling through operation areas in the woods during fire season (ORS 477.510); Use of exploding targets and tracer ammunition on or near forestland year-round; Felling dead or dying trees (snags) with power equipment during high fire danger without a fire watch (ORS 477.565); Use of chain saws and power equipment during restricted use periods without a fire watch and extinguishing equipment on site. Typically still allowed: Portable propane/butane camp stoves and propane fire pits in cleared areas free of flammable vegetation; Campfires in designated campfire rings at sites specifically authorized by the district forester during low-to-moderate danger levels; Burning with a valid ODF permit on days authorized by the local ODF district meteorologist; Charcoal and propane cooking grills on private property away from forestland. Always verify the specific order with Oregon Dept of Forestry — prohibited activities can vary by jurisdiction and restriction level.
Gas and propane grills used for cooking on private residential property are typically allowed during a Oregon burn ban. Charcoal grills may be permitted in calm conditions but check the specific order. Wood-fired grills, outdoor fire pits, and campfires are usually prohibited. Always verify with Oregon Dept of Forestry before lighting anything.
Multiple authorities can issue burn bans in Oregon independently: Oregon Dept of Forestry for statewide or regional orders; County Fire Defense Boards (mandated by ORS Chapter 478) in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Forestry. County Fire Defense Boards, which include local fire chiefs and ODF representatives, vote to initiate county-wide burn bans. Additional authority rests with ODF district foresters who can declare fire season and impose statewide restrictions independent of county action. for county-wide bans that affect most homeowners; federal land managers (U.S. Forest Service, BLM, NPS) for Stage 1–3 restrictions on federal land; and cities or local fire districts for additional local rules. A county burn ban can be active even with no statewide restriction — always check both.
Burn bans in Oregon have no fixed duration — they are issued when fire danger is high and lifted when conditions improve, which can happen overnight or persist for weeks during drought. Red Flag Warnings from the NWS typically last 24–48 hours. State and county burn bans are lifted separately. Check the issuing agency daily during dry, windy conditions.
Oregon's fire season typically opens in mid-May to late June depending on the district and runs through September or until the first rains return. The highest fire danger occurs July through early September east of the Cascades (Deschutes, Klamath, Harney counties) and in southwest Oregon's Siskiyou region, where summers are hot, dry, and prone to lightning. In 2026, the season began earlier than normal due to record-warm winter temperatures tied with 1934 as Oregon's warmest ever, severely depleted snowpack, and nine counties under drought emergency declarations.
ODF burn permits are free of charge and required for any slash or debris burning on ODF-protected forestland during fire season. Permits may be obtained online via ODF's FERNS e-notification system or by contacting the local ODF district office. Prescribed burns on forestland must be registered at least 7 days before ignition; the ODF district meteorologist reviews weather forecasts and existing burn load before approving each ignition window. Some districts require permits year-round.
Violating a Oregon burn ban can result in: First offense violation of ORS 477 fire restrictions: Class D violation, presumptive fine $115, maximum fine $250; Second offense: Class C violation with higher fine; Third offense: Class A violation; Violation that causes human injury, death, or property damage over $10,000: Class A misdemeanor, up to $6,250 fine and 1 year jail (ORS 477.993); Civil liability for full cost of fire suppression and property damage caused by illegal burning (ORS 477.120).
Sign up for free FireRisk.ai fire alerts below — we'll notify you when the NWS issues a Red Flag Warning for your area of Oregon. For county burn ban alerts, register with your county emergency management system (Nixle, Everbridge, or your county's sign-up page). Monitor Oregon Dept of Forestry at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx for statewide orders.
FireRisk.ai aggregates live fire-weather alerts from the National Weather Service and links to official Oregon agency sources. Burn ban status changes daily — always confirm with the official source and your county before any outdoor burning. This page is for awareness only and is not an official or legal notice. For fire emergencies call 911.
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