Fire Danger within the Burns Interagency Fire Zone has been reduced
By Mindy Gould on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
Harney County-Fire Danger within the Burns Interagency Fire Zone has been reduced to MODERATE. Public Use Restrictions remain in place.
When the fire danger is “moderate” it means that fires can start from most accidental causes, but the number of fire starts is usually pretty low. If a fire does start in an open, dry grassland, it will burn and spread quickly on windy days. Most wood fires will spread slowly to moderately. Average fire intensity will be moderate except in heavy concentrations of fuel, which may burn hot. Fires are still not likely to become serious and are often easy to control.
To report a wildfire please call 541-573-1000.
