Prescribe burning planned east of Seneca on 10/9
By Logan Bagett on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
SENECA, OR- (Press Release from the Malheur National Forest)
Malheur National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations beginning October 9, 2025, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue throughout the week as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
Prescribed fire planned for the Blue Mountain Ranger District:
- Soda Bear 9c (211 acres): T16S R32E, 7 miles east of Seneca along FSR 1619.
This area may be closed to the public for several days for public safety. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.
Public land users may experience smoke during the prescribed burns. Go to https://fire.airnow.gov/ to find more detailed information about air quality. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.
We will evaluate weather conditions in the days and hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled.
Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website, social media channels, and InciWeb, the interagency incident information system. We will notify county emergency management officials when burning begins.
