Burn Ban for City of Burns, Hines and Harney County
By Mindy McKerrall on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
HARNEY COUNTY-The City of Burns, Hines, and Harney County will enact a burn ban beginning June 15, 2026, in response to high-fire danger and a recommendation by the Harney County Fire Defense Board.
With high temperatures in the forecast, all fire agencies want to keep local communities safe from fire risk by reducing the number of human-caused wildfires.
“The hot-dry conditions have produced an increased fire risk. To help protect our community from the risk of human-caused wildfires the fire defense board is enacting a Countywide Burn Ban. Burn Bans are common during warm summer months, serving as additional protection from significant wildfire incidents for our homes and wildlands.”
Unauthorized open burning and unauthorized recreational fires are restricted until the order is lifted. Under the burn restrictions:
NOT ALLOWED: All recreational fires are not allowed. This includes any outdoor fire such as a backyard fire pit or campfire using chopped firewood. All open burning is not allowed. This includes any open burning of fields and yard waste.
ARE ALLOWED: Manufactured portable outdoor devices are allowed. This includes propane and briquette barbeques, and propane patio warmers with manufacturer’s instructions.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your local fire department.
