Oregon looks back on intense fire season

All Oregon Department of Forestry districts have terminated fire restrictions, marking the end of the 2026 fire season.“As we mark the end of the 2026 wildfire season, I want to thank our first responders, landowners, contractors, local governments, Tribal Nations, the Oregon National Guard, other state and international responders, and every person who worked tirelessly to protect lives and property,” Governor Tina Kotek said. “Oregon’s resilience shines brightest in moments like these, and I am deeply grateful for the courage and collaboration that carried us through.”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.

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