Warm Springs fire managers have raised Industrial Fire Precaution Levels in Zone 1 to Level 3 this week, with Zones 2 and 3 moving to Level 2. A reservation-wide burn ban remains in effect. Across wider Central Oregon, restrictions eased to Stage 1 on September 5, but officials caution that fire season is not over.

Cooler, wetter conditions prompt federal land managers to drop to Stage 1 restrictions on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland — but Jefferson County's county-wide residential burn ban remains fully in place.

Central Oregon fire managers dropped Public Use Fire Restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 on September 5, opening campfire rings at dozens of designated campgrounds across the region — welcome news for Labor Day weekend visitors to Jefferson County public lands.

Fire officials reduced public use fire restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 across Central Oregon public lands at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, citing improved moisture conditions and cooler temperatures. Campfires are now allowed at designated campgrounds, including Skull Hollow on the Crooked River National Grassland.

Fire officials reduced public land fire restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 overnight Friday, citing recent moisture and cooler temperatures — but warn that fire danger remains high heading into the Labor Day weekend.

Oregon DEQ has issued an air quality advisory for Jefferson County that is expected to remain in effect until at least Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 2, as wildfire smoke from multiple fires across the state continues to blanket Central Oregon.

Stage 2 fire restrictions remain in effect on all Central Oregon public lands heading into Labor Day weekend, banning campfires, charcoal, and wood stoves even in developed campgrounds. Know before you go.

An air quality advisory remains in effect for Warm Springs and the broader Jefferson County region as smoke from the Austin Fire and other regional blazes lingers. Meanwhile, water managers warn that a forecasted El Niño could compound the county's already severe drought heading into winter.

Oregon DEQ extended an air quality advisory through at least Friday, August 28 for Jefferson, northern Crook and southern Wasco counties as wildfire smoke continues to blanket the region. Residents are urged to limit outdoor exposure and check airnow.gov for real-time conditions.

After weeks of smoke advisories tied to multiple Oregon and Washington wildfires, air quality in Jefferson County has improved to the moderate range — but health officials say sensitive groups should still take precautions as fire season continues.

Wildfire smoke from multiple fires burning in Oregon and Washington has kept air quality at unhealthy levels across Jefferson County since Monday. The Oregon DEQ advisory is expected to remain in effect through at least Wednesday afternoon.