Malheur County Burn Ban lifted effective October 7

By Garrett Christensen on Friday, October 7th, 2022 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

MALHEUR COUNTY -Malheur County Fire Defense Board Chief Terry Leighton has announced that effective today, October 7, 2022, the burn ban for Malheur County has been removed. The following is a notice that was issued to Malheur County residents.

“As the fire defense board fire chief for Malheur County, I am happy to inform you that due to the cooler temperatures forecasted and the improving fuel conditions; the burn ban for the county will be removed on October 7. I have spoken with the other fire chiefs in the county and the BLM officials and Sheriff Wolfe, and we all agree that the conditions are now at a level that we can remove the ban. Burn permits will still be necessary in those areas where they are required. Thank you for helping us to keep the fire losses to a minimum this summer season.”