On June 16, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) declared a state of emergency due to the imminent threat of wildfire.
The order will remain in effect either until the threat is relieved, the fire season ends or on Dec. 31.
“I am declaring a State of Emergency to ensure all available resources—firefighting crews, aerial support, ground resources, and emergency personnel are prepared for deployments—to protect people, property, and our natural landscapes,” Kotek said.
To date, in 2026 the state has experienced 414 fires that have burned more than 8,000 acres.
