Grant County Emergency Management

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.

05/28/2026

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued across the area until 8 PM.

05/28/2026

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...

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

UPDATE: Controlled Burn is cancelled due to weather conditions.

05/07/2026

Malheur National Forest

Forest Service News Release

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

Prescribed Fire Planned for Galena 40C and 41 Units
Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work
JOHN DAY, Ore, (May 7, 2026)— The Blue Mountain Ranger District, Malheur National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations beginning May 11, 2026. Prescribed fire is utilized to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.

Prescribed fire units planned for the Blue Mountain Ranger District:
• Galena 40C and 41. Locate 7 miles west of Bates State Park, at the junction of Forest Serve roads 2055 and 279. (531 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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05/05/2026

Malheur National Forest

Forest Service News Release

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

Prescribed Fire Planned for MD D Unit
Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work
JOHN DAY, Ore, (May 4, 2026)— The Emigrant Creek Ranger District, Malheur National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations beginning May 7, 2026. Prescribed fire is utilized to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.

Prescribed fire units planned for the Emigrant Creek Ranger District:
• MD D, is locates 2 miles east of Idlewild Campground at the junction of Forest Service Roads 3935 and 2820. (149 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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