Fire Danger โ€œModerateโ€ on Malheur National Forest

By on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY & HINES โ€“ The Malheur National Forest posted a release stating that Fire Danger on the Malheur National Forest has changed to Moderate, in effect now. Restrictions will remain the same.

The Industrial Fire Precaution Level will remain at a level II and Public Use Restriction B will remain in place.

Forest officials say warmer conditions are predicted toward the end of the week and moving into September, with Septemberโ€™s outlook predicted to be warmer than normal.

Find the latest forest information at fs.usda.gov/malheur.