Burns Interagency Fire Zone moving to fire danger rating of very high
By Mindy Gould on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories
Harney County-Effective Tuesday, 7/26/2022, Burns Interagency Fire Zone will be moving to a Fire Danger Rating of Very High. This effects Burns District BLM and the Southern portion of the Malheur National Forest managed by Emigrant Creek Ranger District. There will be no changes to Public Use Restrictions or Industrial Fire Precaution Level at this time so we will remain in Phase B of Public Use Restrictions and IFPL II.
Fire Danger Level: Very High
When the fire danger is “very high”, fires will start easily from most causes. The fires will spread rapidly and have a quick increase in intensity, right after ignition. Small fires can quickly become large fires and exhibit extreme fire intensity, such as long-distance spotting and fire whirls. These fires can be difficult to control and will often become much larger and longer-lasting fires.
