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CENTRAL OREGON DISTRICT WILDFIRE NEWS

The official wildfire news blog for the Oregon Department of Forestry's Central Oregon District

Reports of fireworks during high fire danger

Sisters, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Central Oregon District has received reports of people setting off fireworks while the district is in high fire danger and in a red flag warning. There has been one confirmed fire caused by a firework as of...

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Central Oregon District enters high fire danger Level July 1

Prineville, Ore. – Starting this Saturday (July 1) at 12:01 a.m. on all lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District, the district’s fire danger level will be “High,” and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will be II...

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Debris Burning Closing to Reduce Risks of Wildfire

The Dalles, Ore. – Debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires across Oregon, already accounting for over 50 percent of the fires this year in the Central Oregon District. Escaped debris burns damage natural resources, threaten homes and communities, and can turn...

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CURRENT FIRE DANGER

John Day/Fossil Area - Effective May 28, 12:01 a.m.

Fire danger level graphic moderate

Prineville/Sisters Area - Effective May 28, 12:01 a.m.

Fire danger level graphic moderate

The Dalles Area - Effective May 28, 12:01 a.m.

Fire danger level graphic moderate