News Release from Oregon Dept. of ForestryPosted on FlashAlert: July 28th, 2016 11:06 PMOn Friday, July 29, the Oregon Department of Forestry’s West Oregon District will increase restrictions on forest activities due to rising fire danger. The “Regulated-Use” closure is specifically geared to reduce the chance of wildfires starting from public activities in forested areas.
Read moreNEW FIRES (10 acres or larger reported on ODF-protected lands over the past 24 hours):The Quartz Gulch Fire, 12 miles northeast of Unity in ODF’s Central Oregon District, burned about 12 acres of grass, brush and juniper Saturday afternoon. The fire is 100% contained. The cause is under investigation. Fires on other jurisdictionsScott Canyon Fire
Read moreNEW FIRES (10 acres or larger reported on ODF-protected lands over the past 24 hours):No new fires reported on ODF protection. Fires on other jurisdictionsCreed Fire: This fire is burning on BLM 20 miles east of Wasco. It is currently 12,500 acres and 10 percent contained. The fire started near the John Day River and
Read moreMonday, July 4, 2016FIRE PREVENTION REMINDER:Enjoy celebrating our nation’s 240th birthday over the remainder of this holiday week-end, but please be safe and particularly careful with fireworks. NEW FIRES (10 acres or larger reported on ODF-protected lands over the past 24 hours): Wassen Pond Fire [The Dalles Unit, Central Oregon District] – The Wassen Pond
Read moreNews Release from Oregon Dept. of ForestryPosted on FlashAlert: June 23rd, 2016 10:17 AMThe War Canyon Fire was reported around 12:30 PM Wednesday burning in grass and brush on ODF-protected lands two miles east of Long Creek, Ore. Oregon Department of Forestry fire-fighting resources from the Central Oregon District’s John Day Unit were assisted by
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