2024 Wildfire Season

As Oregon’s wildfire season continues to wind down, several areas in the Willamette National Forest have reopened to the public.

Oregon Highway 126 east of McKenzie Bridge has reopened to traffic.

Cooler temperatures and rain have slowed down wildfires threatening 6,000 structures in Central Oregon Wednesday.

The Lane County Sheriff issued Level 2 and Level 3 evacuations on Tuesday evening.

Much of the central Oregon resort community was placed under a Level 2 — BE SET — evacuation notice Tuesday evening.

La Pine has seen reduced business traffic after experiencing the first major wildfire of 2024 earlier this year.

The Deschutes County Sheriff's office issued expanded evacuations Monday evening, which include portions of the Sunriver area.

The average air quality in several areas east of the Cascades is expected to remain at levels considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups” over the next few days.

Tuesday morning transportation officials announced the closure of Highway 126 between mileposts 13 and 19.5. Highway 242, the Old McKenzie Highway is also closed to all traffic.

Two new wildfires caused evacuations in southern Douglas County, as hot, dry weather continued across the area.

Firefighters are prepared for increased wildfire activity, given forecasted hot, dry conditions and low nighttime humidity.

Gov. Tina Kotek is urging Oregonians to stay vigilant as a record wildfire season continues.