Oregon Department of Forestry Declares End to 2026 Fire Season for Jackson and Josephine Counties

The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District officially ended the 2026 wildfire season for Jackson and Josephine counties at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. This decision follows widespread recent rainfall and cooler temperatures, leading to the lifting of all fire season regulations and Industrial Fire Precaution Levels. The Bureau of Land Management also rescinded fire prevention orders for its Medford District.