Prineville, Ore. – Effective July 11, 2025 at 12:01am, the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will be 3 in MH-1 and IFPL 2 in MH-4, which applies to operations east of Hwy 35 within the Oregon Department of Forestry’s – The Dalles fire protection. Due to a rise...

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The official news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Central Oregon DistrictAdditional fire precautions in place for Central Oregon District
Prineville, Ore. – Starting this Monday, June 16, 2025, at 12:01 a.m., additional fire precaution orders will be applied to all lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District. This regulated-use closure is intended to help reduce...
Central Oregon District fire season begins June 2
Prineville, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District is declaring the beginning of fire season on June 2, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Starting this Monday, the district’s fire danger level will be “Moderate”, and the Industrial Fire Precaution...
Escaped debris burns increase in ODF Central Oregon District
Prineville, ORE. – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District is seeing an uptick in escaped debris burn piles, with several over the past few weeks burning up to 30 acres in size. For example, a recent 8-acre fire resulted from a week-old burn...
Public hearings scheduled for proposed rules to adjust district boundaries
SALEM, Ore.—Public hearings are scheduled April 17 and 18 to gather feedback on the proposed rules Oregon Administrative Rule 629-041-0515 and 629-041-0550, which adjusts the boundary between the Central Oregon and Northeast Oregon District. The proposed rules...
The Dalles, Prineville and Sisters office closed Friday, Jan. 19
The Dalles, Prineville and Sisters offices are closed today, Jan. 19 for inclement weather. Please visit the latest closures page before visiting a state office.
Central Oregon District terminates regulated-use closure; fire season remains in effect
PRINEVILLE, Ore. – Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will terminate regulated-use closure at 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Fire season remains in effect across the Central Oregon District. “We caution the public to be mindful of...
Central Oregon District enters higher fire danger, issues restrictions to help prevent wildfires
PRINEVILLE, Ore. – All lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District are now in Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) 3 in MH-1 (portions of Hood River and Wasco counties). With continued high temperatures, winds and drying...