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Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County

Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County

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Fire season is in effect. Outdoor debris burning is prohibited. Cover piles and wait until fire season is officially declared over. Plan on burning yard debris in late fall or winter.

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Sep 16

Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County
Clear
94°F
64°F

High

Cloud development not observed or not observable, low relative humidity, winds, and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.

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Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County

Proudly serving the residents and visitors of N.E. Josephine County, Oregon since 1979.

Rural Metro Fire Department (RMFD), covering 250 square miles in Josephine & Jackson Counties (Oregon) including the areas of Camp Joy, Fort Vannoy, Galice, Grants Pass, Main, Merlin, Murphy, New Hope, Redwood, Rogue River Valley, Sunny Valley, Wilderville & Wonder.

Rural Metro Fire Department began operations in Josephine County in 1979.

Rural Metro Fire Department, established in 1948 with operations including unincorporated communities around the nation, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County , 28353 N Main St, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, USA

Today

Sep 16
94.1°F 63.5°F
Clear
High Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, low relative humidity, winds, and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:54am - 7:20pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 12 - 45 %
Winds WNW 10.1 - 16.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.11 m³/m³
UV Index 6.15

Wed

Sep 17
85.7°F 60.8°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:55am - 7:18pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 24 - 64 %
Winds NNW 12.5 - 24.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.11 m³/m³
UV Index 6.1

Thu

Sep 18
78.3°F 51.5°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, and high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:57am - 7:17pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 38 - 98 %
Winds N 7.8 - 11.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.10 m³/m³
UV Index 6.05

Fri

Sep 19
82.4°F 48.4°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, and high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:58am - 7:15pm
Precipitation 4%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 15 - 97 %
Winds N 9.1 - 10.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.10 m³/m³
UV Index 5.95

Sat

Sep 20
84.5°F 45°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, and high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 6:59am - 7:13pm
Precipitation 4%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 20 - 89 %
Winds NW 6.5 - 8.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.10 m³/m³
UV Index 5.9

Sun

Sep 21
83.8°F 56.7°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, and high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 7:00am - 7:11pm
Precipitation 4%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 26 - 82 %
Winds NNW 6.8 - 7.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.10 m³/m³
UV Index 5.6

Mon

Sep 22
90.7°F 50°F
Clear
High Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.

Daylight 7:01am - 7:10pm
Precipitation 3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 16 - 97 %
Winds N 3.8 - 6.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.10 m³/m³
UV Index 5.6

** Yellow or Red highlights indicates more dangerous fire weather conditions. Please verify burning status with your local fire agency.

Weather source: noaa.gov. Updated Sep 16 2:30am.

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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.

State of Oregon

Oregon is served by a coordinated network of state, regional, and local agencies that work together to protect communities, manage natural resources, and deliver essential services. From environmental protection to public safety, these agencies ensure responsive, equitable governance across the state’s diverse landscapes—supporting residents through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to community well-being.

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