The 2026 Fire Season has Begun

(ODF) As of 12:01 a.m. May 15, fire season is now in effect on lands protected by the ODF Southwest Oregon District in Jackson and Josephine counties. With this declaration, Low fire danger is now in effect, and the industrial fire precaution level (IFPL) is 1.

See chart at end of article for all restrictions for all levels.

The beginning of fire season and Low fire danger brings regulations; these activities are known to cause…