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An emergency closure order for the Emigrant Fire was reduced today due to successful efforts by firefighters to mitigate hazards. The closure is in effect Sept. 29, 2025, through Oct. 31, 2025, unless modified or rescinded sooner. ℹ️fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

An emergency closure order for the Foley Ridge Fire was reduced today. The closure order, which is for public and firefighter safety, has been modified to provide increased access thanks to successful efforts by firefighters to mitigate hazards. ℹ️fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

🔵Fire danger reduced to MODERATE. Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) is at Level 1. 🚫Fire restrictions are in effect and all open fires, excluding in Wilderness areas. 🔥More info: fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

The Foley Ridge Fire closure order, which is for public and firefighter safety, has been expanded for fire suppression efforts. The closure is in effect Sept. 17, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2025. ℹ️ fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

Readiness to respond to new fires during initial attack, the first 48 hours of response to a fire, remains high. With the exception of the Foley Ridge Fire, all fire starts from the lightning on the Forest last week - 29 total - have been contained, controlled or are out.

The Willamette NF has issued an emergency closure order for the Foley Ridge Fire, which was reported Sept. 6, 2025, on the McKenzie River Ranger District. The closure order, which is for public and firefighter safety, is in effect Sept. 12, 2025. ℹ️ fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

Firefighters responded to multiple reports of new fires today after hundreds of lightning strikes occurred on the Forest. The fires are predominantly located on the Detroit, McKenzie River, and Sweet Home Ranger Districts. ℹ️ fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

Full suppression activities continue on the Foley Ridge Fire on the McKenzie River Ranger District. The fire is now estimated at over 245 acres. A Type 3 incident management team will assume command tomorrow. ℹ️ fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

Yesterday evening, firefighters responded to over 10 reported new fires from abundant lightning that trekked across the Forest. All fires are under a full suppression strategy with crews, engines and aviation engaging. ℹ️fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

Firefighters, with the support of 4 helicopters, continue to respond to the Foley Ridge Fire on the McKenzie River RD. With additional growth, the fire is now placed at 50+ acres. On the ground assessments will continue to improve mapping of the fire. ℹ️fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

The Jim Weaver Trail #3590 (Waldo Lake Trail) is closed at North Waldo and Islet Campgrounds through the end of September due to hazard tree falling and removal operations. The Jim Weaver Trail remains open outside of the northeast corner of Waldo Lake. There are no detours.

FOLEY RIDGE FIRE UPDATE – Sept. 7, 2025 at 7 PM Firefighters are engaged in a full suppression response to the Foley Ridge Fire on the McKenzie River Ranger District. Previously known as Incident 387, the lightning-caused fire is estimated at 20 acres. ℹ️ fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

Thanks to firefighters’ quick and aggressive actions and coordinated response with partners, all but 2 fires from this week’s lightning are now contained or controlled. The majority of the fires were kept under a quarter of an acre. ℹ️fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

Firefighters continue to respond to new fires from recent lightning. This includes a smoke report that smoke jumpers responded to earlier today in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Reconnaissance is still underway with the help of aviation, smoke jumpers, & patrols.

Firefighters successfully engaged in aggressive full suppression on multiple fires across the Willamette NF. The fires are mostly on the McKenzie River Ranger District. All but 1 of the fires were kept under .25 acres with most now fully lined & in mop up. fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

WILDFIRE UPDATE 09.04.2025 10:00 AM Late into the evening yesterday, firefighters responded to multiple reports of new fires on the Willamette National Forest from lightning on the McKenzie River and Sweet Home Ranger Districts. ℹ️fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

Driven by sustained hot, dry and windy conditions, the Emigrant Fire grew to 6,000 acres yesterday. A Red Flag Warning is in effect today for thunderstorms and unstable conditions, and additional fire growth is expected. ℹ️ fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

Firefighters are engaged in a full suppression response to the Emigrant Fire that started yesterday. Driven by hot, dry & windy conditions, the fire grew quickly and is now estimated at 1,200 acres burning on steep slopes in a heavily snagged area.. ℹ️fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…

Earlier this morning, firefighters responded to lightning reported across the southern end of the Willamette National Forest. The hot, dry and windy conditions caused one of the fires, the Emigrant Fire, to grow quickly from a few acres to an estimated 300 acres.

The Aubrey Mountain Fire, located on the Middle Fork Ranger District, was contained on the afternoon of August 18th. The total fire size was 25 acres. The cause remains under investigation. ℹ️ fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette…