2024 Oregon fire season ends, breaking records with over 1.9 million acres burned.

Oregon's 2024 fire season concluded after a record-breaking year, with over 1.9 million acres burned. The season was marked by extreme conditions, including heat waves and lightning, straining firefighting resources. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) relied on assistance from 20 states and Canada through mutual aid agreements. Moving forward, ODF will focus on wildfire prevention, fuels reduction, and mitigation efforts as the state transitions out of fire season.