Pile burning planned near Parish Cabin Campground

By on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

JOHN DAY/PRAIRIE CITY – (Press Release from the Malheur National Forest)

The Blue Mountain Ranger District plans to burn hand piles at Parish Cabin Campground following recent efforts to remove hazard trees for public safety.

Ignitions are planned for Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, if weather and fuel conditions align to lessen the impact to campers and recreationalist over the weekend. Firefighters will remain on scene and monitor the burn piles throughout the day.

 Visitors may see and smell smoke throughout the operations and are encouraged to use caution around the area.

 Daily updates can be found at https://www.facebook.com/MalheurNationalForest.

 For further information on the Malheur National Forest, please visit us at

 www.fs.usda.gov/malheur or call the Supervisor’s Office at 541-575-3000.