77 acres of prescribed burning planned east of Seneca

By Logan Bagett on Thursday, October 15th, 2026 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

SENECA – Prescribed burning is planned to take place tomorrow, October 16^th, on the Malheur National Forest. The Blue Mountain Ranger District is treating approximately 77 acres in the Soda Bear 9C unit, about 7 miles east of Seneca.

Ignitions are planned for October 16^th through the 30^th. Smoke will likely be visible during and after the burn for several days. For more information, folks can contact the John Day Interagency Dispatch Center at (541) 575-1321.