News Release South Zone of the Malheur National Forest moves to High Fire Danger
By Mindy Gould on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
John Day, Prairie City and Hines-On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, the Emigrant Creek Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest will move to a Fire Danger Rating level of High with no Public Use Restrictions. The Blue Mountain and Prairie City Ranger Districts will remain at a Fire Danger Rating level of High and in Phase A of Public Use Restrictions. There will be no Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) changes at this time.
Fire Danger Ratings give the public an idea about how easily fires start and spread. When the fire danger is “High”, fires can start easily from most causes, and small fuels (such as grasses and needles) will ignite readily. Unattended campfires and brush fires are likely to escape. Fires will spread easily and can become serious and difficult to control.
For additional information on Fire Danger Rating levels and Public Use Restrictions, visit www.fs.usda.gov/malheur, or call our office at:
- Blue Mountain Ranger District/Supervisor’s Office: (541) 575-3000
- Emigrant Creek Ranger District: (541) 573-4300
- Prairie City Ranger District: (541) 820-3800
