As August begins, fire weather forecasters predict higher than average temperatures will continue to dry fuels in the region and, along with lightning, cause numerous natural fire starts across Oregon and Washington.

Wildfire Snapshot​ - August 6, 2025​: Recent thunderstorms brought cooler temperatures and rain, helping firefighters contain new fire starts and make progress on ongoing large wildfires. Hot, dry weather returns this weekend increasing the potential for new fires.

Currently, four large fires are impacting national forest lands in the Pacific Northwest. Widespread lightning is leading to an increase of new fire starts across eastern Oregon and Washington.

Currently, seven large fires are impacting national forest lands in the Pacific Northwest with a potential for new starts from thunderstorms east of the Cascades. Let’s all do our part to prevent human-caused fires – for our communities, firefighters and incredible landscapes.

July 17, 2025 .With dry, hot conditions in much of the PNW, many forests will elevate Public Use Restrictions and Industrial Fire Precaution Levels. Help firefighters by being careful with campfires. Never leave one unattended and ensure coals are cool to the touch when leaving.

We’re hiring! Incident Support Cache positions available in La Grande, OR and Wenatchee, WA. Fire cache employees support emergency responders who protect our communities. Apply on through July 18, 2025. Visit details.

Beginning June 20, the popular USDA Forest Service Annual Northwest Forest Pass will be available for online purchase through For more information visit

Camping season has officially arrived. Be sure to do your part to prevent wildfires by following these key tips.

As fire season approaches, it’s important to know how to find fire information online about wildfires in your area. Inciweb is the official source of information for wildfires. Visit www.inciweb.wildfire.govto learn more.

As fire season approaches, it’s important to know how to find fire information online about wildfires in your area. Inciweb is the official source of information for wildfires. Visit www.inciweb.wildfire.govto learn more.

Keep your campfire from becoming a wildfire! Help us protect our wildlands and communities by checking ahead for fire restrictions. Where fires are allowed, enjoy this favorite outdoor pastime safely.

As Americans take time to honor our nation’s fallen service members this Memorial Day weekend, many will also spend time exploring America’s public lands. Please follow these safety tips to help you plan for a great holiday weekend on your national forests

Camping season is just around the corner. Make sure you know how to build and properly extinguish your campfires. Do your part and help prevent wildfires. Happy Camping!.

This week students participated in an interactive training based on scientific research on how homes and other structures ignite during wildfires and how to prevent these losses. Learn more about preparing your home to survive a wildfire at:

Camping season is just around the corner. Make sure you know how to build and properly extinguish your campfires. Do your part and help prevent wildfires. Happy Camping!

Creating defensible space around your property is one of the most important things you can do to reduce wildfire risk, protect your home, and help firefighters. Learn more: WA: OR:

Now is the perfect time to take action and help your community become more resilient to wildfires. Learn more at:

RT @forestservice: Volunteers are vital to the Forest Service and support our mission by helping us get our work on the ground across the c….

All Forest Service offices in Oregon and Washington will be closed on Mon, Feb. 17 for Presidents' Day.

#SquirrelAppreciationDay! One reason to appreciate squirrels is because they are very effective at planting seeds. They often bury seeds to eat later, forget where they hid them, and instead leave the seeds to grow.