BLM Announces Fire Prevention Order for the Rogue River July 16, 2026
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BLM Announces Fire Prevention Order for the Rogue River July 16, 2026
Oregon-Washington
Medford DO
Event Coordinator
BLM OR/WA Press
BLM Office:
Event Dates
July 16, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore .—The Bureau of Land Management has implemented restrictions and prohibitions on specific activities and equipment to mitigate the risk of human-caused fires on lands administered by the BLM Medford District. We are placing the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River in Stage 3 Fire Restrictions.
The signed order is available online at the Oregon/Washington Fire Closures & Restrictions page.
This order is effective at 12:01 a.m. PDT on July 17, 2026, and will remain in effect on BLM-administered lands within the Medford District boundary until further notice.
Questions regarding this order should be addressed to the Medford District Office at 541-618-2200.