It's officially the end of Oregon's wildfire season

Why it matters: When wildfire season settles down, firefighters are able to work on prevention and mitigation efforts — clearing debris in forests, creating defensible space, and assisting with controlled burns.

By the numbers: This year, across Oregon, there were 1,909 wildfires that burned 190,507 acres, according to statewide data — a relatively light season compared to previous years when multiple large fires devastated more than 1 million acres in 2020.

• The year-to-date estimated total cost of fighting wildfires for ODF this year is nearly $43 million, according to Jessica Prakke, a department spokesperson — up $20 million since Axios Portland last checked in with the agency in August.
• 94% of wildland fires were extinguished before they reached 10 acres — thanks, in part, to the state's smokejumpers.

The intrigue: The end of wildfire season doesn't mean every wildfire is put out.

• Several of the state's largest wildfires this year are still smoldering and haven't reached 100% containment.
• This includes the Flat fire in the Siskiyou National Forest, which has been burning since July, and Tyee Ridge Complex fire in Douglas County, just south of Eugene.