BLM announces fire prevention order for the Medford District
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.
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 June 11, 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.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.