Umatilla National Forest Pile Burning Update - December 4, 2024

The Umatilla National Forest intends to conduct pile burning operations over the new few weeks in various locations across the Forest. Visitors may see smoke from these operations and are encouraged to use caution if approaching an active pile burn. Roads and areas surrounding pile burning activity will be signed.

All burns will be monitored until a season ending rain or snow event occurs.

 Additional information about pile burning activities will be posted at https://bluemtnprescribedfire.blogspot.com/

 Pile burning this week:

The Heppner Ranger District will be pile burning along the Battle Mountain Fuel Break near Penland Lake Campground and Forest Service Road (FSR) 21. For more information, call (541) 676-9187.