Debris & Burn Barrel Burning Still Closed for La Pine Fire District

Public lands are once again open for warming campfires, chainsaw, and ATV use, but debris and barrel burning is still closed.

“October 15, 2024

Prineville, Ore. – Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will terminate Regulated-Use Closure at 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024 . Fire Season remains in effect across the Central Oregon District.

“We caution the public to be mindful of activities which could start a fire as we continue to slowly ease into winter. Periods of dry windy weather are possible and can be a threat into November.” says Brandon Ferguson, Forest Resourses Manager for the John Day Unit. “While fire danger has lessened with cooler nights and increased humidity, we can still have rapidly spreading fires during the heat of the day.”

Wildland fuels, including live vegetation and down wood material are extremely dry. Limited precipitation, combined with long-term drought conditions continue to elevate the risk of fire ignition and increase fire behavior in wildland fuels. Fire managers regularly evaluate conditions to determine current fire danger and necessary restrictions to limit impacts from wildfires.

Many counties have burn bans in place prohibiting debris burning at this time. Check restrictions in your local area to help prevent wildfires.

With the termination of Regulated-Use Closure, chainsaw use and mowing restrictions are lifted and small warming/recreational fires may be allowed on ODF protected lands unless restricted locally.

Failure to follow Fire Season restrictions can result in citations, fines, and liability for costs associated with putting fires out. Wildfires impact public health, water quality, soil productivity, landowners, and local communities and businesses.

For additional information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including Regulated-Use Closure restrictions and contact information, please visit www.ODFcentraloregon.com.”

Call 9-1-1 to report a wildfire

Notice of La Pine Fire District Board of Directors Meeting 

The Board of Directors of the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the fire station located at 51550 Huntington Road, La Pine. Requests for public comment must be made in writing by US Mail or by emailing admin@lapinefire.com and must be received by 3 p.m. the day prior to the meeting.  The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities, and you may click here on the Zoom link to view the meeting live from your computer. Complete agendas or request for interpreter for the hearing impaired or for the accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting through the district administrative office at 51590 Huntington Road, La Pine. 

Emergency Information Dashboard available to the public

Please bookmark deschutes.org/emergency for future use, and encourage others to use it for accurate and timely information regarding incidents where evacuation notices are in place. We endeavor to update this dashboard as quickly as possible and as often as needed for events that necessitate evacuations or have major impacts. During an incident, it will include shelter location information (if shelters are being utilized), a situation update, and text from any Deschutes Alerts messages that have been sent to impacted community members.

THANK YOU TO THE LA PINE COMMUNITY FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!