Malheur National Forest South Zone Moves to Moderate Fire Danger
JOHN DAY, PRAIRIE CITY, and HINES, Ore., — With increasing temperatures and lower fuel moisture, Emigrant Creek Ranger District will move from a Low to Moderate Fire Danger Rating. The Moderate Fire Danger Rating will be effective 00:01, Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
When fire danger is “Moderate” it means that fires can start from most accidental causes, but number of fire starts are usually low. If a fire does start in an open, dry grassland it will burn and spread quickly on windy days. Most wood fires will spread slowly to moderately. Average fire intensity will be moderate, except in heavy concentrations of fuel, which may burn hot.
Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) and Public Use Restrictions (PURs) will not be affected at this time.
To report a wildfire call John Day Interagency Dispatch at 541-575-1321 or Burns Interagency Dispatch at 541-573-1000.
Fore more information on fire danger, IFPLs and PURs, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/fire/prevention
