Grant County Emergency Management

06/19/2026

The Fox fire is in a remote area SE of Hamilton Mt. and several miles SW of Long Creek near the western edge of Fox Valley. Ground and air resources have responded. The fire was recently updated to be about 29 acres.

06/17/2026

Update. The Lice Creek Fire is contained. The level 1 advisory has been lifted.

A level one evacuation advisory is issued to the area South of Canyon City to the Miller Mountain Rd area and West of Hwy 395. Progress is being made on the fire and the advisory is precautionary.

06/17/2026

We are tracking suspected human caused fire just Northwest of the end of Adam Rd, outside of Canyon City. Ground and air firefighting resources are on the scene. Updates will be provided as they become available.

06/16/2026

STATE OF OREGON
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
FIRE RESTRICTIONS
REGULATED CLOSURE PROCLAMATION
Number 02
Effective 12:01 a.m., PDT, June 16th, 2026
By virtue of the authority vested in me under the provisions of ORS 477.535 to 477.550, I hereby proclaim a Regulated Closure to be in effect in the following subject area:
All lands protected by the John Day Unit, Monument Sub-Unit and The Dalles Unit of the Central Oregon Forest Protection District, and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.
Under this Regulated Closure it is unlawful to be in violation of the following restrictions:
• Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads.
• Open fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires, except in designated areas. The use of portable appliances such as camp stoves and fire pits using liquified or bottled fuels are allowed in clear areas free of flammable vegetation. The following is required where open fires and appliances are allowed; one shovel and one gallon of water or one 2 ½ pound fire extinguisher.
• Chainsaw use is prohibited, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Chainsaw use is permitted at all other hours, if the following firefighting equipment is present with each operating saw: one axe, one shovel, and one operational 8 ounce or larger fire extinguisher. In addition, a fire watch is required at least one hour following the use of each saw.
• Cutting, grinding and welding of metal is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. At all other times the area is to be cleared of flammable vegetation and the following fire equipment is required: one axe, one shovel, and one operational 2 ½ pound or larger fire extinguisher in good working order.
• Use of motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, is prohibited, except on improved roads and except for vehicle use by a landowner and employees of the landowner upon their own land while conducting activities associated with their livelihood.
• Possession of the following firefighting equipment is required while traveling in a motorized vehicle, except on federal and state highways, county roads and driveways: one shovel and one gallon of water or one operational 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher, except all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles which must be equipped with an approved spark arrestor in good working condition.
• Use of fireworks is prohibited.
• Blasting is prohibited.
• Any electric fence controller in use shall be: 1) Listed be a nationally recognized testing laboratory or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services; and 2) Operated in compliance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Aside from these restrictions, also prohibited throughout fire season is backyard debris burning, the use of exploding targets and tracer ammunition.
The State Forester or an authorized representative may, in writing, approve a modification or waiver of these requirements.
These restrictions shall remain in effect until replaced, suspended, or terminated by an additional proclamation of the State Forester or an authorized representative.
Maps of the subject area may be viewed at the State Forester's Office, in Salem, Oregon, and at principal offices of the Forest Protection District.
Definitions of words and phrases used in this proclamation may be found in ORS 477.001, OAR 629-041-0005.

Rob Pentzer, District Forester
Central Oregon District
Oregon Department of Forestry
June 15th, 2026

06/02/2026

Update: Reported as 100% contained.

We are aware of a one acre fire named Sheep Ridge. It's Northeast of Dayville and West of Fox valley. USFS has posted information on Wildcad.

05/23/2026

If you're seeing a column of smoke, West of John Day, no worries. It's a local fire department "learn to burn" training exercise. All is well

05/21/2026

Malheur National Forest

Forest Service News Release

Public Affairs: Amy Franklin
(541) 620-3365
[email protected]

Prescribed Fire Planned for Elk 16Q Unit
Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work
John Day, OR (May 20, 2026)— The Malheur National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations May 22, 2026 through the weekend, on Prairie City Ranger District’s Elk 16Q unit, pending all required approvals.

We estimate this work to continue through the end of the month as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.

Prescribed fire units planned for the Prairie City Ranger District:
• Elk 16Q, is located approximately 1.5 miles east of Crane Prairie along Forest Service Road 1663. (227 acres)
The area may be closed to the public during operations for public safety. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.

Public land users may experience smoke during the prescribed burns. Go to https://fire.airnow.gov/ to find more detailed information about air quality. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.

We will evaluate weather conditions in the days and hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled.

Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website, PNW Prescribed Fire Tracker, social media channels, and InciWeb, the interagency incident information system. We will notify county emergency management officials when burning begins.



About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
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05/12/2026

Forest Service News Release

Public Affairs: Amy Franklin
(541) 620-3365
[email protected]

Malheur National Forest North and South Zone Moves to Moderate Fire Danger
HINES, JOHN DAY and PRAIRIE, Ore., (May 11, 2026) — With increasing temperatures and lower fuel moisture, the Malheur National Forest will move from a Low to a Moderate Fire Danger rating. The Moderate Fire Danger rating will be effective 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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.
For more information on fire danger, IFPLs and PURs, please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/malheur/fire/prevention
About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
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Fire RestrictionsCurrent fire danger levels can be found near the top of the webpage in the Alerts and Fire Danger status.Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) and current public use restrictions at Malheur National Forest.North Zone:Blue Mountain &Prairie City Ranger DistrictsSouth Zone:Emigrant...