Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County
Current Conditions
LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Nov 12
Moderate
Clouds generally forming or developing, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.
Outdoor Debris Burning
Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County
Proudly serving the residents and visitors of N.E. Josephine County, Oregon since 1979.
Public Contact Information
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Websitehttps://www.ruralmetrofire.com
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Public Status Pagehttps://beforeyouburn.com/a/rural-metro-fire-department
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Email[email protected]
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Non-Emergency Phone(541) 474-1218
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Boundary Map
7-Day Fire Weather Forecast
Today
Nov 12Clouds generally forming or developing, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.
| Daylight | 7:01am - 4:53pm |
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| Precipitation | 7%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 52 - 67 % |
| Winds | E 12.2 - 17.2 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.29 m³/m³ |
Thu
Nov 13Clouds generally forming or developing, very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.
| Daylight | 7:02am - 4:52pm |
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| Precipitation | 69%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 43 - 97 % |
| Winds | SSW 14.2 - 29.5 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.32 m³/m³ |
Fri
Nov 14Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight, high temperatures forecasted for today.
| Daylight | 7:03am - 4:51pm |
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| Precipitation | 44%, 4.7 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 85 - 98 % |
| Winds | WNW 3.2 - 5.1 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.30 m³/m³ |
Sat
Nov 15Clouds generally forming or developing, high temperatures forecasted for today.
| Daylight | 7:05am - 4:50pm |
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| Precipitation | 13%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 65 - 99 % |
| Winds | NW 1.8 - 3.6 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.29 m³/m³ |
Sun
Nov 16Clouds generally forming or developing, high temperatures forecasted for today.
| Daylight | 7:06am - 4:49pm |
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| Precipitation | 68%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 56 - 97 % |
| Winds | SSW 4.6 - 8.5 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.30 m³/m³ |
Mon
Nov 17Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, high temperatures forecasted for today.
| Daylight | 7:07am - 4:49pm |
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| Precipitation | 60%, 1.8 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 68 - 97 % |
| Winds | W 4.5 - 8.7 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.29 m³/m³ |
Tue
Nov 18Clouds generally forming or developing, Favorable conditions for burning.
| Daylight | 7:08am - 4:48pm |
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| Precipitation | 15%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 45 - 97 % |
| Winds | N 4.2 - 7.2 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.28 m³/m³ |
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Regional Partners
ODF - Southwest Oregon District
With hot, dry summers and frequent lightning, the area faces high wildfire risk. The Southwest Oregon District office oversees fire protection for diverse lands through responsible management, rapid response, and community partnerships.
Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protects 16 million acres of Oregon's public and private forestlands from wildfire, manages 800,000+ acres of Oregon's state forests, enforces the Oregon Forest Practices Act and other rules and laws to conserve Oregon's forests, assists private forestland owners, and works with urban communities to help sustain Oregon's most "lived-in" forests - trees in urban areas, city parks, neighborhoods, and open spaces. ODF serves Oregonians by helping to keep forests healthy, working, and sustainable.
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