KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Fire officials from the South-Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP), which includes federal and state agencies, have officially declared the end of the 2025 fire season for Klamath and Lake counties. The declaration takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
With the conclusion of fire season, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon & Washington, Lakeview District has also lifted fire restrictions in the Klamath River Canyon.
SCOFMP acknowledges and appreciates the hard work and dedication of both seasonal and permanent staff throughout the 2025 fire season. They also extend their gratitude to local cooperators, landowners, and the residents of Klamath and Lake counties for their efforts in preventing wildfires and helping contain those that did occur.
Fire season requirements for industrial operations are no longer in place. Permits are still required for all outdoor debris burning and the burning of slash resulting from forest harvesting operations.
Residents are reminded to check with their local rural fire protection districts for specific burning regulations, as well as with county health departments regarding air quality restrictions. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), Klamath-Lake District, does not issue or require burn permits on lands exclusively protected by ODF when fire season is not in effect.
It is important for landowners to remember that they are liable for any escaped burns. If a fire escapes their control, they may be held responsible for the full cost of suppression.
Please burn responsibly: be cautious, be fire-safe, and stay vigilant.
