Northeast Oregon Department of Forestry is organizing a fire training session – MERA parking lot area

UNION COUNTY – (Release from the Oregon Department of Forestry, Northeast Oregon District) “The Northeast Oregon District is organizing a fire training session on May 13th, part of our fire school program led by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). This training will occur at the MERA parking lot, up Owsley Canyon Rd. We want to assure the public that you may notice some smoke during this session, but it is part of our controlled training exercises. Please do not report this as a potential fire. Your understanding and support in this matter are greatly appreciated as we work to enhance our community’s safety. Thank you!”