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Wildfires near Jackson, Oregon

Jackson is a county in Oregon, United States — the Mediterranean-climate chaparral, oak woodland and conifer forest of the Pacific coast and its inland ranges. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Jackson. Fires across Oregon run through a long summer and autumn — roughly June to November — with the most destructive fires driven by dry offshore winds late in the season.

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Conditions shown are for Oregon.

Current fires in Jackson

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Wildfire season in Jackson

Fires across Oregon, which Jackson belongs to, run through a long summer and autumn — roughly June to November — with the most destructive fires driven by dry offshore winds late in the season. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Oregon has been October. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.

What the Jackson fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Jackson itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Jackson is one of 37 counties in Oregon. It lies about 153 mi SW of the centre of Oregon. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 911).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Jackson right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Jackson: Jackson and Jackson. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Jackson?
Fires across Oregon, which Jackson belongs to, run through a long summer and autumn — roughly June to November — with the most destructive fires driven by dry offshore winds late in the season.
Where in Oregon is Jackson?
Jackson lies about 153 mi SW of the centre of Oregon.
What area does the Jackson map cover?
It covers Jackson inside Oregon. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Jackson fire map official?
No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 911.

⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS, augmented with official NIFC / WFIGS incidents where available. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, prescribed burns) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.