The Prineville-Sisters Unit of Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District will enter fire season at 12:01 a.m., June 13, 2022. Lands protected by ODF in Jefferson, Crook, and Deschutes counties are affected by this declaration, this includes private and non-federal public lands. ODF protected lands in The Dalles and John Day units are not included at this time.
“We are monitoring conditions closely across the other units of the Central Oregon District so we can implement Fire Season and other restrictions to prevent wildfires and protect natural resources,” explains Gordon Foster, Assistant District Forester.
Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center Fire Update – August 11, 6:00 p.m.
August 11, 2021 6:08 pm
Central Oregon – Despite hot temperatures today, Monty and Bean Creek fires have increased containment to 95%. The Bean Creek Fire burned 147-acres and the Monty Fire burned 23-acres. The fires were reported late in the afternoon on August 5th, burning on the Deschutes National Forest east of the Monty Campground near Lake Billy Chinook.
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