Reward offered for information relating to wildfires in Malheur Reservoir area

VALE — (Release from the Bureau of Land Management) Fire investigators and law enforcement officials are requesting the public’s assistance in the investigation of the Cow Valley, Bonita and other small wildfires in the Malheur Reservoir area.

These fires all began in the early morning hours of July 11, between approximately 1 and 5 a.m. They are believed to be human caused and of a suspicious nature. A monetary reward is being offered for information leading to the identification of individual(s) responsible.

Anyone with information about any of these incidents should call We Tip Anonymous at 1-800-47-ARSON or online at wetip.com.

This is a multi-agency investigation by the Bureau of Land Management Vale District, Oregon State Fire Marshal, Malheur County Sheriff’s Office, and Oregon State Police.