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    • Avalon Theatre & Wunderland arcadeView All Attractions
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    • On a Budget
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    • Beer
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    • Cannabis
    • Cultural Communities
    • Craft Spirits
    • Food
    • Makers
    • Music
    • Nightlife
    • Outdoors
    • Sports
    • Weird
    • Wine
    • MORE CULTURE
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    • Belmont
    • Central Eastside
    • Division/Clinton
    • Downtown
    • Hawthorne
    • Lloyd
    • Mississippi
    • Northwest / Nob Hill
    • Old Town Chinatown
    • Pearl District
    • St. Johns
    • Sellwood-Moreland
    • Williams
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Portland Wildfire Information

Use these links to get the most accurate public safety information.

Updated Sept. 1, 2022 1 min read

With changing weather patterns, prolonged drought and hotter heatwaves, Oregon has endured an increase in wildfires in recent years. The summer months into early fall offer more chances of wildfire danger due to deceased rainfall in the region. This page offers trusted resources to check for wildfire statuses in and around Portland.

Know Before You Go

Current conditions and updates will be posted here for any active wildfires when they occur in Portland and the surrounding area.

Current Conditions in Portland

Currently, there are no impacts to air quality or closures in Portland due to wildfires.

State & Regional Conditions

Use the list below to find current wildfire conditions. We recommend also checking with the site you are trying to visit for the most up-to-date information.

  • Bureau of Land Management – Current access statuses of BLM-managed public lands, roads, sites and trails.
  • Oregon State Parks – In the summer months, and dry season there can be campfire restrictions and fire bans in place at state parks campgrounds, day-use areas and beaches.
  • RAPTOR – This real-time map shows current, active fires in the state.
  • Travel Oregon – Up-to-date wildfire information impacting the state.
  • U.S. Forest Service – Trail closures may occur due to active fires, proximity to active fires, recent fire damage and restoration projects. Please check trailheads and guides before hitting the trails.

Local News Sites

Find updates, breaking news and additional resources at these outlets:

  • KATU
  • KGW.com
  • KOIN
  • OregonLive.com

Statewide Resources

  • Oregon Wildfire Resources – State of Oregon
  • TripCheck – Oregon Department of Transportation
  • Wildfires and Smoke – Oregon Health Authority
  • Air Quality Index – Oregon Smoke Information
  • Wildfires – PublicAlerts
  • What You Need to Know About Wildfires – Travel Oregon
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Portland Public Safety Resources

Our round-up of Portland public safety resources will help you stay informed and safe in case of snow, ice, or other incidents.

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