It wasn't nearly as bad for the PNW overall as some other recent seasons.
The 2025 fire season for the Pacific Northwest (PNW) is officially ranked as a moderate or "near-average" season. While it saw a higher-than-average number of fire starts, the total acreage burned was significantly lower than catastrophic years like 2020 or the record-breaking 2024 season. [1]
2025 Season Rankings & Stats
Acreage vs. Average: Approximately 521,545 acres burned across Oregon and Washington in 2025. This is roughly 43%–48% of the 10-year average (which is over 1 million acres).
Comparison to 2024: The 2025 total was a massive decrease from 2024, which saw over 2 million acres burned in the region.