USDA Forest Service seeks public help in fire investigation at Memaloose Guard Station
By Garrett Christensen on Thursday, July 10th, 2025 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER CITY – (Release from the U.S. Forest Service) The USDA Forest Service is asking for the public’s help in an active investigation into the fire that destroyed the historic Memaloose Guard Station on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
The fire occurred on or around Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the guard station, located on the Wallowa Valley Ranger District. The cause is currently under investigation by Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations (LE&I), and officials are asking anyone who may have been in the area around that time to share any information that might assist the inquiry.
The Forest Service said they are interested in hearing from anyone who may have seen or heard something or have any information or details no matter how small. They said any information could help them better understand what happened.
Members of the public with information are encouraged to contact the Forest Service Tipline by phone at 541-618-2154 or by email at SM.FS.R6TipHotLine@usda.gov.
