What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of November 3, 2025, Emigrant Fire is a mostly contained fire in southern Lane County, Oregon, in rugged terrain approximately three miles southwest of Indigo Springs Campground and about 20 miles southeast of Oakridge.
The fire is also near the Lane/Douglas County line and sits within the old 2009 Tumblebug Fire scar (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Emigrant Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Emigrant Fire include:
- Oakridge
- Rigdon area
- Timpanogas Lake area
Closures have also impacted several campgrounds, recreation sites, hiking trails, and forest roads in the Willamette National Forest (2).
What is the current containment status of the Emigrant Fire?
As of November 3, 2025, the Emigrant Fire has burned more than 33,129 acres and remains at 90% containment (4).
Fire crews are working under a full suppression strategy, but efforts are complicated by steep terrain, falling snags, and hot, dry, and unstable weather conditions (3).
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
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- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of November 3, 2025, this fire is 90% contained.
