Foley Ridge Fire now 74% contained

THE US Forest Service reported today that the Northwest Team 8 was preparing to transition command of the Foley Ridge Fire to a local Type 3 Team at 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Because of the ongoing efforts of firefighters and favorable weather, the fire is more contained and fire behavior is minimal as this transition occurs. Crews will continue to mop up and monitor the fire area while also making progress on the shaded fuel break along Foley Ridge Road over the coming week. Northwest Team 8 thanks the surrounding communities for their support during this incident.

Today’s weather will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Temperatures are forecast to be around 57 degrees, with light winds becoming west in the afternoon.

Road Closure Update: Highway 242 (McKenzie Highway) is open. For the current status of Highway 242, please visit tripcheck.com. Foley Ridge Road remains closed per the Willamette National Forest Service Closure Order.

The Willamette National Forest has reduced an emergency closure order for the Foley Ridge Fire, which was reported Sept. 6, 2025, on the McKenzie River Ranger District. The closure order, which is for public and firefighter safety, has been modified to provide increased access thanks to successful efforts by firefighters to mitigate hazards and complete contingency fire lines. The closure order is in effect Sept. 29, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2025, unless modified or rescinded sooner.

Closed Trailheads – Rainbow Falls Trailhead and Separation Lake Trailhead

Inaccessible Trailheads – Foley Ridge Trailhead

For the complete list of recreation sites and roads included in the Foley Ridge Fire closure order, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/…/foley-ridge-fire-closure-order

To report a wildfire, please call 911.