Rogue River-Siskiyou NF

The 1.8 million-acre RRSNF, in SW OR and extending into CA, ranges from the crest of the Cascade Mtns west to the Siskiyou Mtns, nearly to the Pacific Ocean.

[Rogue River-Siskiyou NF @RRSNF]

Wildfire Update – 8/4/25 – 10:00 AM

Firefighters on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest have successfully contained 18 wildfires since widespread lightning moved through the forest beginning Thursday,
7/31. https://t.co/hvGoxKsG1j
#FireYear2025 #SWOregonFire

[Rogue River-Siskiyou NF @RRSNF]

PRESCRIBED FIRE SAFETY UPDATE:

The RRSNf will be conducting broadcast prescribed Fire burns on Siskiyou Mountains and Gold Beach Ranger Districts today, 4/23. Use caution and watch for fire crews. Smoke will impact air quality and visibility.

📸 Photo : Adams Prarie RX 12/4/24

[Rogue River-Siskiyou NF @RRSNF]

Due to wet weather patterns and ODF declaring fire season over in SW OR, officials with the Rogue River-Siskiyou NF and the BLM Medford District are rescinding campfire restrictions in the Wild section of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River.

[Rogue River-Siskiyou NF @RRSNF]

The Upper Rogue Cooperative Travel Management Area (Green Dot) closure for the 2024 Cascade Bull Elk season will be in effect from November 6-15, 2024. The majority of roads on the High Cascades Ranger District are closed during this period.

[Rogue River-Siskiyou NF @RRSNF]

Our awesome volunteers rebuilding a buck & pole fence up on the Siskiyou Crest to help protect sensitive plants.

[Rogue River-Siskiyou NF @RRSNF]

The Butte Fork Bridge, located in the Red Buttes Wilderness, is closed to the public starting Oct 9, 2024 through Oct 1, 2025, unless rescinded sooner. Removal of the bridge is required due to catastrophic failure from decayed substructures. https://t.co/4P3a1b83Ki

[Rogue River-Siskiyou NF @RRSNF]

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is implementing an annual temporary closure of Huckleberry Mountain to honor tribal ceremonial tradition. more here: https://t.co/kMbQQUt22n

[Rogue River-Siskiyou NF @RRSNF]

Medford Airtanker Base reached it's millionth-gallon mark on July 23rd... that's the 2nd earliest date for this benchmark in the history of the program in Medford. More here: https://t.co/uztYpCrrr3 #FireYear2034 #SWOregonFire

[Rogue River-Siskiyou NF @RRSNF]

Initial Attack Update July 24 Since 07/01/24, 16 new fire starts have been reported on the Forest. Most of the new starts were contained at less than one acre. More here: https://t.co/wc90VLNG47 #FireYear2024 #SWOregonFire

[Rogue River-Siskiyou NF @RRSNF]

Firefighters have achieved containment two remaining fires on RRSNF. More here:
https://t.co/Qcc6NgZt20
#FireYear2024 #SWOregonFire

📷 Handline constructed on the Buck Fire on Powers Ranger District on 07.18.24. This was lightning-caused and contained at 1 acre.

[Rogue River-Siskiyou NF @RRSNF]

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Initial Attack Update 07.21.2024

Firefighters have achieved full containment and control on many of the lightning-caused fires that were burning on the RRSNF. #FireYear2024 #SWOregonFire More here:
https://t.co/gUkAMuN8A2

[Rogue River-Siskiyou NF @RRSNF]

Several lightning-caused fires remain active on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest today. https://t.co/U9961ZJl3O

There is a fire weather watch in effect for much of the forest today, with the possibility of lightning across the region.
#FireYear2024 #SWOregonFire

[ODF Southwest @swofire]

𝙎𝘼𝙇𝙏 𝘾𝙍𝙀𝙀𝙆 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀 𝘼𝙈 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀: Firefighters assigned to the Salt Creek Fire, located approximately 10 miles east of Eagle Point, made significant progress last night, lining 40% of the fire. More info --> https://t.co/KsnI4WKg6R

[Rogue River-Siskiyou NF @RRSNF]

There is a fast-moving fire east of Eagle Point. The #SaltCreekFire is burning on ODF and BLM land. RRSNF has sent 2 type 1 helicopters and Rogue River Hotshots to assist. Follow @swofire on Facebook for fire updates. Evac alerts in Jackson County: https://t.co/FWYOpL4d9U

[ODF Southwest @swofire]

𝙐𝙋𝙋𝙀𝙍 𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙇𝙀𝙂𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀: Lines created by firefighters on the Upper Applegate Fire are now 95% wrapped around the entire incident, with 35% being directly at the fire’s edge. More info --> https://t.co/KsnI4WKNWp

[ODF Southwest @swofire]

𝙐𝙋𝙋𝙀𝙍 𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙇𝙀𝙂𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀: Firefighters are still holding the Upper Applegate Fire at approximately 500 acres, despite hot, dry and windy conditions on Saturday. More info -->

[ODF Southwest @swofire]

𝙅𝘼𝘾𝙆𝙎𝙊𝙉 𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝙔 𝙒𝙄𝙇𝘿𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀𝙎 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀: Firefighters continued to make good progress on both the Highway 62 and Upper Applegate Fires during Friday’s day shift. More info --> https://t.co/KsnI4WKNWp

[ODF Southwest @swofire]

𝙅𝘼𝘾𝙆𝙎𝙊𝙉 𝘾𝙊. 𝙒𝙄𝙇𝘿𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀𝙎 𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀: Despite numerous hazards, firefighters are making good progress on two wildfires in Jackson County that were reported in the space of 15 minutes on Thursday afternoon. More info --> https://t.co/KsnI4WKNWp

[Jackson County, OR @JacksonCountyOR]

Jackson County Sheriff's Office has issued a:
Level 1 - BE READY for a possible evacuation from the following areas: Evac Zone JAC-434: Eastside Rd south of Little Applegate Rd to north of McKee Bridge, Jacksonville.

Jackson Co Sheriff's Office ha emitido un: Nivel 1 - ESTÉ PREPARADO para evacuar de las siguientes zonas: Evac Zone JAC-434: Upper Eastside Rd south of Little Applegate Rd to north of McKee Bridge, Jacksonville.
https://t.co/JXB0U3pMmP

[Forest Service NW @ForestServiceNW]

“Nothing is more priceless and more worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed..."
– President Richard Nixon's statement upon signing the Endangered Species Act, December 28th, 1973 #OTD #OnThisDay #ESA50