2015 Oregon wildfires

Wildfire season in Oregon, United States May 2025 February 2025 2015 Oregon wildfires Fire Retardant Drop, Deschutes NF, Oregon, 2015.jpg Air tanker dropping fire retardant on a wildfire in Central Oregon National Report of Wildland Fires and Acres Burned by State 2015 http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/intelligence/2015_Statssumm/fires_acres15.pdf National Interagency Fire Center 31 August 2016 28 June 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180628035324/https://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/intelligence/2015_Statssumm/fires_acres15.pdf dead yes 2015 Oregon wildfires 2,588 685,809 acres km2 The 2015 Oregon wildfires were an ongoing series of wildfires affecting parts of the U.S. state of Oregon. Background List of Oregon wildfires "Fire season" in Oregon typically begins in mid-May and ends with the first rains that normally begins in late September. Drought, snowpack levels, and local weather conditions play a role in Oregon's fire season, particularly in Eastern and Southwest Oregon. During peak fire season from July to September, most wildfires are caused by lightning, while ignitions in the early and later parts of the season are related to humans. Warm, dry conditions in summer heighten the wildfire risk. After over 100 years of fire suppression and prevention of all fires, there is now an abundance of fuel. Climate change is leading to a reduced snowpack with an earlier and reduced snowmelt, so there is a higher risk for areas that receive wildfires.Oregon Fire Season: In-Depth Guide https://wfca.com/wildfire-articles/oregon-fire-season/ wfca.com Western Fire Chiefs Association June 7, 2025 August fire The August fire was reported on August 22, 2015, 10 mi km east of Banks. It was fully contained by August 24. It was suspected to be human-caused. One firefighter was injured. Three aircraft were used, taking water from Henry Hagg Lake, which led to its closure for recreational purposes. An estimated 26 acre ha were part of the burn, and 60 firefighters were needed. Highway 26 was closed for several days.http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2015/08/brush_fire_that_closed_us_26_c.html#incart_river Brush fire that closed U.S. 26 caused by person, authorities say OregonLive.com 24 August 2015http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2015/08/post_63.html August Fire contained, but U.S. 26 road closure continues (photos) OregonLive.com 24 August 2015 Cornet-Windy Ridge fire The Cornet-Windy Ridge fire has burned more than 103800 acre on public forest and private lands a few miles west of Durkee. As of August 23, 2015, the fire was 80 percent contained.Alteir Nuran Northwest wildfires: Crews make progress on some blazes while containment stagnates elsewhere http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2015/08/pacific_northwest_wildfires_at.html August 24, 2015 The Oregonian August 23, 2015 Eldorado fire The Eldorado fire, which was caused by lightning, has burned more than 20600 acre of land 5 mi km southeast of Unity. As of August 23, 2015, the fire was 65 percent contained. Stouts fire The human-caused Stouts fire has burned 26,000 acres 16 mi km east of Canyonville, just south of Milo. As of August 23, 2015, the wildfire was 83 percent contained. Willamina Creek fire The Willamina Creek fire, occurring 9 mi km north of Willamina, has burned 230 acre ha in "heavy fuels on high-value timberland owned by the Bureau of Land Management and private industrial forestland owners". As of August 23, 2015, the fire was 20 percent contained. Smoke in the Willamette Valley Wildfire smoke from Washington and Oregon was blown west over western Oregon, including Portland and the rest of the Willamette Valley, on August 22–23, 2015.Bryan Denson Denson Bryan August 22, 2015 Wind blows wildfire smoke over Cascades into Portland area, triggering unhealthy readings in Beaverton, Government Camp http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2015/08/winds_blow_wildfire_smoke_over.html The Oregonian December 2, 2015August 22, 2015 Air Quality Slips To 'Unhealthy' Levels Due To Wildfire Smoke http://www.opb.org/news/article/northwest-wildfires-bring-smoke-to-portland-metro-area/ OPB News Oregon Public Broadcasting December 2, 2015 See also Oregon 2015 California wildfires 2015 Washington state wildfires Oregon wildfires by year References Category:2015 in Oregon Category:2015 wildfires in the United States Category:Wildfires in Oregon by year