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Fall is here, but it’s still wildfire season

A fire fighter hoses down a smoldering fire along the side of a road.
Brooke Bumgardner
/
KLCC
A series of fires were reported along 30th Avenue on Sept. 23, 2025. Fire crews quickly brought the blazes under control.

Crews responded to a series of roadside fires along 30th Avenue near the Lane Community College campus in Eugene on Tuesday morning.

The fires were quickly brought under control.

It’s a reminder that even with the shorter days and cooler nights, it’s still officially fire season in Oregon.

The Eugene-area forecast shows highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s for much of the week.

The next chance of rain comes on Sunday.

A smoldering fire on a hillside, with a fire truck on the scene. A road is next to the hillside.
Brooke Bumgardner
/
KLCC
A series of small fires were reported along 30th Avenue in Eugene, just west of the Lane Community College campus.