Forest Protection and Fire Prevention Information for Northeast Oregon District
Oregon Department of Forestry
(Scroll down to Fire Prevention for information related to forest patrol assessment increase in NEO District)
This page contains information on fire safety, fire restrictions, and fire prevention. During fire season, this page will also contain daily fire updates in Northeast Oregon. Scroll through links below for more information.
Restriction Information:
Fire precautions should be followed all year long, not just during "fire season." See below for more fire prevention tips related to the home ignition zone (Firewise and SB360) and safe burning practices.
Click here for more information about the Forest Protection Division of Oregon Department of Forestry.
Latest News Releases for 2008:
October 16, 2008 - Fire Season in Northeast Oregon District has been terminated. Click here to view information regarding burning and smoke management.
August 18, 2008 - Minam Peak and Goat Mountain Fires - News Release.
August 17, 2008 - Camas Knob Fire - Latest news release.
August 14, 2008 - Eagle Creek - Final news - East Oregonian.
As of 1:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2008, all lands protected by NE Oregon District - ODF will be under a regulated use closure. Click here to view news release.
Fireworks are a great way to celebrate 4th of July. However, caution is desired. Please click here for more information regarding fireworks safety on public and private land.
Inciweb - Click here to find fire information, maps, etc., on all fires in the nation.
2007 Fire Season News:
October 10, 2007 Rawhide Fire - Click here for news regarding Rawhide Fire near Elgin, Oregon.
September 6, 2007 Bridge Creek Fire - Click here for the final fire update on Bridge Creek near Cove, Oregon.
September 3, 2007 Edna's Point Fire - Click here for the final fire update on Edna's Point in Wallowa County.
August 8, 2007 Gordon Creek and Beehive Fires - Click here for the final fire update on these incidents near Elgin, Oregon.
August 2, 2007 Yarrington Road Fire - Click here for information regarding this fire north of Elgin.
August 1, 2007 Cup Gulch Fire - Click here for information on Cup Gulch, Milton-Freewater, OR. In the
event of human-caused starts, fire officials need the help of the public to help identify cause and any
responsible parties. If anyone does have information regarding a human-caused fire start, you are
encouraged to call the Fire Hot Line, toll free at 1-877-888-7343 or email firetips@odf.state.or.us.
July 28, 2007 Pole Creek Fire - Click here for the final fire update on this incident in Unity, Oregon.
July 5, 2007 Potter's Creek Fire - Click here for news on Potter's Creek Fire - BLM (managed by USFS)
July 2, 2007 Wallupa Fire - Click here for final news information on Wallupa Fire, Wallowa Unit.
July 1, 2007 Wallupa Fire - Click here for news on Wallupa Fire, Wallowa Unit.
Fire Prevention Information:
Burn Permit and Burn Barrel Information
SB360/Forestland-Urban Interface Act of 1997
Forest Patrol Assessment Information - Current 2008 information related to assessment increase in NEO District.
Living with Fire - This document is tailored to Baker County; however, much of this information can be transferred to many of the areas across Northeast Oregon District.
Oregon Department of Forestry Protection from Fire
Interagency Partners in Fire Protection:
www.fs.fed.us/r6/w-w/ - Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
www.fs.fed.us/r6/uma/ - Umatilla National Forest
www.blm.gov - Bureau of Land Management - Vale District
Oregon State Fire Marshall's Office - State Fire Marshall