Harney County fire partners hold Firewise community event
By Logan Bagett on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories
BURNS – On Saturday, May 30th, fire leaders in Harney County held the Firewise community event in Burns. Members of the Burns Fire Department, Burns Paiute Wildland Fire, Hines Volunteer Fire Department and the Office of Oregon State Fire Marshall were all in attendance to help residents prepare for wildfire season.
Local youth got hands-on experience running and minding the fire hose, as well as other firefighting drills and techniques. For questions about fire season preparedness and current burn restrictions, contact the Burns Fire Department at (541) 573-2320.
