Malheur National Forest Fire Danger Level Moves to High
By Mindy Gould on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, and HINES (Released from Malheur National Forest)-With increasing temperatures and lower fuel moisture, all Malheur National Forest Ranger Districts will move from a Moderate to High Fire Danger Rating. The High Fire Danger Rating will be effective 00:01, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
When the fire danger is “high“, fires can start easily from most causes and small fuels (such as grasses and needles) will ignite readily. Unattended campfires and brush fires are likely to escape. Fires will spread easily, with some areas of high intensity burning on slopes or concentrated fuels.
Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) and Public Use Restrictions (PURs) will not be affected at this time.
To report a wildfire call John Day Interagency Dispatch at 541-575-1321 or Burns Interagency Dispatch at 541-573-1000.
Fore more information on fire danger, IFPLs and PURs, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/fire/prevention
