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Chiloquin Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions

Closure

Safety brief

Updated

Extreme fire danger today.

The Wrights Spring fire is 55,134 acres and 98% contained, though it is still growing. Fire danger is extreme across the Chiloquin Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in both developed campgrounds and the backcountry; only propane or pressurized fuel stoves with a 3-foot clearance are allowed. Check for specific closure areas around the Wrights Spring fire before your trip.

Restrictions

Campfires and Stoves

Equipment and Work

Shooting and Closures

Backcountry campfiresProhibited

Campfires prohibited in backcountry; propane/pressurized fuel stoves allowed with 3-ft clearance and on/off switch.

Conditions

  • Propane/pressurized fuel stoves require on/off switch
  • Flammable vegetation cleared minimum 3 feet from open flame on all sides

Exceptions

  • Cook stove, lantern, or campfire fueled solely by gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel or propane with on/off switch and 3-ft clearance
06-02-26-02
Campground campfiresProhibited

Campfires prohibited in developed campgrounds; propane/pressurized fuel stoves allowed with 3-ft clearance and on/off switch.

Conditions

  • Propane/pressurized fuel stoves require on/off switch
  • Flammable vegetation cleared minimum 3 feet from open flame on all sides

Exceptions

  • Cook stove, lantern, or campfire fueled solely by gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel or propane with on/off switch and 3-ft clearance
06-02-26-02
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted

Propane and pressurized fuel stoves allowed with on/off switch and 3-ft vegetation clearance.

Conditions

  • On/off switch required
  • Flammable vegetation cleared minimum 3 feet from open flame on all sides
06-02-26-02
Welding and grindingProhibited

Acetylene and open-flame torches prohibited.

06-02-26-02
ExplosivesProhibited

Explosives prohibited.

06-02-26-02
Forest closures and access limitsProhibited

Closure area around Wrights Spring Fire: all NFS lands, roads, and trails within boundary from State Hwy 140/Sprague River Rd northwest to Hwy 97, south to FS Rd 9718, east to forest boundary, northeast back to start.

Conditions

  • Closure effective August 9, 2026 through October 31, 2026

Exceptions

  • Forest Service Permit FS-7700-48 holders
  • Federal, State, or Local Officers in official duty
  • Organized firefighting force members
  • Owners or lessees of land in affected area
06-02-12-26-03

Restrictions last checked

Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast

Estimated AQI*

1max avg 0.1 µg/m³ around 11 PM

Good wildfire smoke

Next 24 hours

Forecast updated Sep 9, 2026, 6:59 PM

District average10th–90th percentile

* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading.

Hourly wildfire-smoke PM2.5 forecast across the district
Local timeDistrict averagep10p90Estimated AQI*Smoke category
Sep 9, 7:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 8:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 9:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 10:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 9, 11:00 PM0.1 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.2 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 12:00 AM0.1 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 1:00 AM0.1 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈1Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 2:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 3:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0.1 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 4:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 5:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 6:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 7:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 8:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 9:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 10:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 11:00 AM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 12:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 1:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 2:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 3:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 4:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 5:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke
Sep 10, 6:00 PM0 µg/m³0 µg/m³0 µg/m³Estimated AQI* ≈0Good wildfire smoke

* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading. HRRR forecasts near-ground smoke; district values are area-weighted, conditions vary by location, and other pollution sources are not included.

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