Burns Interagency Fire Zone increases to Moderate Fire Danger
By Mindy Gould on Monday, June 10th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
HARNEY COUNTY (Released by Burns Interagency Fire Zone)-Effective June 7th, All of Burns Interagency Fire Zone, (Burns District BLM, and Emigrant Creek Ranger District) increased its Fire Danger Rating to Moderate.
When fire Danger is Moderate:
Fires can start from most accidental causes, but with the exception of lightning fires in some areas, the number of starts is generally low.
• Fires in open-cured grassland will burn briskly and spread rapidly on windy days. Wood fires spread slowly to moderately fast.
• The average fire is of moderate intensity, although heavy concentrations of fuel, especially draped fuel, may burn hot. Short-
distance spotting may occur, but is not persistent.
• Fires are not likely to become serious, and control is relatively easy
