Oregon Department of Forestry says thousands of fires have sparked statewide so far this year

OREGON (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Forestry shared an update on the state's active wildland fires.

Right now, two active large fires are burning on ODF-protected land and eight others are burning statewide.

So far this year, 945 fires have burned on ODF-protected land and another 2,464 statewide.

The department is reminding Oregonians that despite precipitation expected across the state, fire season is still in effect.

ODF warns the public against complacency until soaking, fall rains return.

It says remaining informed of local fire restrictions is a simple way to prevent you from bringing prohibited fire hazards onto the landscape and from potentially starting the next large wildfire.

Remember, the fewer human-caused fires in Oregon we have, the more you’re helping protect Oregon’s natural resources, communities, and firefighters.