Current Conditions, Wildfire News and Public-Use Restrictions
Important!
This information may not be updated due to internet server difficulties.
For accurate, updated information call our toll-free message phone at:
1-877-958-9663
Public-Use Restrictions:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are public-use restrictions
in effect?
As of 12:01
AM, September 4, 2008, Public-use restrictions pertaining to
campfires, smoking and off-road travel on the Umatilla National Forest
are lifted (see current
news release.)
Can I have a campfire?
Yes!
Beginning 12:01 AM, September 4, 2008. (see
current news release.)
Is firewood cutting
allowed?
Yes.
firewood cutting is allowed. Firewood Season will close November
30, 2008. For accurate, updated information on firewood cutting restrictions
call our toll-free message phone at: 1-877-958-9663
What is the IFPL (Industrial
Fire Precaution Level) Status
The
current IFPL is at a Level I
(effective 12:01
AM, September 4, 2008)
Do other Forests and land
management agencies have restrictions in place?
The Wallowa-Whitman
and Malheur National Forests,
in addition to the Oregon
Dept. of Forestry (NE
Oregon Regulated Closure) and the Washington
Dept. of Natural Resources may have restrictions in effect. For
a regional look at all restrictions in Oregon and Washington, visit
the Pacific Northwest Fire Prevention website at http://pnwfireprevention.com/before/
There
are no large wildfires burning on the Umatilla National Forest at this
time.
2007 Wildfire Information:
Otter
Creek: 100% Contained, 3,039 acres
Fire Information Office
541-421-3073
FINAL Fire Update
/ Closures
Lifted 08/28/07 / Inciweb
Ukiah
Complex: 100% Contained, 4,764 acres
Fire
Information Office 541-427-3079
FINAL Fire Update
/ Inciweb
Trout
Meadows Fire:
100% Contained, 3,888 acres
FINAL
Fire Update / All
Closures Lifted / Inciweb
Monument
Complex: 100% Contained, 54,000 acres
FINAL
fire update / Closures
Modified 8/09/07
Related Links:
Malheur National
Forest Home Page
Wallowa-Whitman
National Forest Home Page
Oregon Department
of Forestry
Oregon
Department of Forestry - Fire Reference Material Page
Washington Department
of Natural Resources
Active Fire Mapping
- Here you will find information on current
large fires, active fire maps, and fire imagery as seen by the MODIS
instrument on board NASA's EOS
satellites, Terra
& Aqua.
Local Weather Forecasts
Northwest
Fire Prevention Education - one-stop-shopping
for current information on public-use restrictions, area access closures
and fire prevention messages throughout Oregon and Washington
National
Fire News - National Interagency Coordination Center
National
Interagency Coordination Center Incident Management Situation
(SIT) Report
NWCC
- Northwest Interagency Coordination Center - NWCC provides general
fire information for the Northwest. Includes fire maps, news releases,
visitor information, job-related information and links to fire restriction
and closure information. (Oregon & Washington)
NIFC - National Interagency
Fire Center - Located in Boise, Idaho, NIFC
is the nationwide clearinghouse for information on current wildland
fire status and national situation reports.
NOIFC
- Northeast Oregon Interagency Fire Center - Located
in La Grande, Oregon, NOIFC is home for the Northeast Oregon Interagency
Dispatch Center (NOIDC), and the La Grande Regional Fire Cache;
servicing an Interagency group of wildland fire protection agencies
at the local, Regional, and National levels.
Maps -
Available through the Umatilla National Forest
Oregon
Department of Fish and Wildlife Homepage
Oregon Department
of Transportation (ODOT)
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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Designated Recreation Sites
Campers are cautioned to be extremely careful when using
fires ONLY in the following designated recreation sites on the Umatilla
National Forest:
North Fork John Day Ranger District:
- Bear Wallow Campground
- Olive Lake Campground
- North Fork John Day Campground
- Frazier Campground
- Lane Creek Campground
- Winom Creek Campground
Walla Walla Ranger District:
- Jubilee Lake Campground
- Woodland Campground
- Target Meadows Campground
- Mottet Campground
- Woodward Campground
- Approved Campfire Pits in the Spout Springs and Tollgate Summer
Homes Tract
Heppner Ranger District:
Pomeroy Ranger District:
- Boundary Campground
- Midway Campground
- Panjab Campground
- Tucannon Campground
- Godman Campground
- Big Springs Campground
- Teal Campground
- Misery Springs Campground
- Wickiup Campground
- Alder Thicket Campground
- Lady Bug Campground
- Pataha Campground
- Clearwater Cabin Rentals
- Godman Cabin Rental
- Approved Campfire Pits at Summer Homes
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