Live Portland fire map & tracker
A live Portland fire map and tracker — active wildfires across northwest Oregon, the Cascades, and the Columbia River Gorge, with perimeters from NIFC, Red Flag Warnings, and the fires nearest you.
Active wildfires near Portland
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Be told the moment a new fire starts near your Portland address or a Red Flag Warning is issued — email & push, free.
🔔 Turn on free alerts →Why Portland (PDX) sees major wildfires
Portland’s threat comes from the forested Cascades and Coast Range that ring the metro, and from rare but extreme east-wind events that can drive fire out of the mountains toward populated areas while blanketing the city in hazardous smoke.
The September 2020 Labor Day fires (Riverside, Beachie Creek, Lionshead) exploded under east winds and pushed evacuation zones to Portland’s suburbs, with some of the worst air quality on Earth for days. The 2017 Eagle Creek Fire scorched the Columbia River Gorge.
Official Portland fire & evacuation sources
For real-time evacuation orders, always go to your local authorities. FireRisk is for early awareness — not evacuation orders.
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Portland fire tracker — FAQ
What wildfires are burning near Portland right now?
The live map and list on this page show wildfires currently reported near Portland to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), refreshed each time you load the page. Use “fires near me” to center it on your exact neighborhood.
Is Portland under a Red Flag Warning?
When the National Weather Service posts a Red Flag Warning for the Portland area, it means critical fire-weather — typically Santa Ana winds plus low humidity — where any new fire can spread fast. This page reflects active fire-weather alerts for the region.
How do I get Portland fire alerts?
Turn on free FireRisk alerts for your Portland address and we’ll email or text you the moment a new fire is reported nearby or a Red Flag Warning is issued. For real-time evacuation orders, also follow Portland Fire & Rescue and Watch Duty.
Is this an official Portland emergency map?
No. FireRisk is an awareness tool built on official NIFC and NWS data — it complements but never replaces Portland’s official alerts, local fire authorities, and 911.
Awareness only — built on official NIFC (fires) and NWS (fire weather) data, which can lag real conditions. For Portland evacuation orders follow Portland Fire & Rescue, Watch Duty, and call 911 in an emergency.