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Wolf H Prescribed burning is set to begin on approximately 712 acres on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District. This unit is in the Wolf Creek area, approximately 15 miles southeast of Seneca along Forest Service Roads 17 and 15. Ignitions are planned to begin Friday, Sept. 22, weather conditions permitting. This prescribed burn will continue throughout the weekend into next week. Firefighters will continue to monitor the area for several days after completion.

CANYON CITY — Malheur National Forest officials reported Monday, Aug. 28, a wildfire caused by lightning burning about 9.5 miles southeast of Canyon City within the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness near

Fire crews have been actively suppressing multiple new wildfires on the Malheur National Forest in the past 24 hours. Fire crews are fighting the 20 acre Lost Spring fire that was first reported at 3:28 pm on Friday, June 23. The fire is located off the 16 road on the Prairie City Ranger District near Crane Prairie Guard Station. Resources on scene include one handcrew, three engines, and miscellaneous fire support personnel. Additional resources have been ordered. The cause is under investigati...

GREENHORN — After officials lifted the Level 1 evacuation alert for the Crockett Knob Fire, the U.S. Forest Service announced it will be decreasing the closure area surrounding the blaze

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Annual campfire restrictions set to begin on BLM rivers in Central Oregon Oregon Dept. of Forestry/file Safe campfires are a special part of enjoying the great outdoors, but there can be limits, even bans in some locations. PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked rivers, as well as on BLM-administered lands along Lake Billy Chinook. Reducing the risk of wildfire helps BLM be a good neighbor in t...

Annual campfire restrictions to start on BLM rivers in Central Oregon Central Oregon — Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1, 2021 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked Rivers, as well as on BLM-administered lands along Lake Billy Chinook. Reducing the risk of wildfire helps BLM be a good neighbor in the river canyons, while facilitating commercial recreation and multiple-use opportunities. The number one goal of the BLM is promoting employee and public s...