Oregon Forestry District Ends 2026 Wildfire Season in Jackson and Josephine Counties
The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District has declared the end of the 2026 wildfire season for Jackson and Josephine counties, effective October 28th, due to rainfall and cooler fall weather. The season saw 210 fires burning a total…
Medford Klamath Falls, OR, October 27, 2026 —
The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District declared the 2026 wildfire season over in Jackson and Josephine counties, effective October 28. The district cited rainfall and cooler fall weather as the reasons for the declaration.
Across the two counties, 210 fires burned a total of 17,220 acres during the season, according to the information provided. The East Evans Creek Fire was the largest, burning 15,580 acres.
The East Evans Creek Fire accounted for most of the acreage included in the season’s reported total. No further details were provided about the fire’s location, when it began, or how it was contained. The information also did not specify the dates of the other fires or how many occurred in each county.
The declaration applies to Jackson and Josephine counties within the Southwest Oregon District. It took effect October 28, following the rainfall and cooler fall weather cited by the district. No additional information was provided about the district’s criteria for ending the season or whether the declaration changes any fire-related restrictions.
The reported figures describe the season’s fire count and total acreage, with the East Evans Creek Fire identified as its largest incident. The contractor, inspection outcomes, and any fines are not relevant to the information provided; no additional agency statements or incident details were included.
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