The Board of Directors of the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2025 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 Meeting 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. 

Department of Forestry Ends Regulated Closure

Effective 12:01 a.m., PDT September, 17th 2025
WHEREAS, the menace to life and property heretofore existing due to weather
conditions and an excessive amount of flammable debris on certain areas in the
State of Oregon have been sufficiently reduced to remove said menace to life and
property in certain areas heretofore to regulated use.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, by virtue of the authority vested in me under the provisions
of ORS 477.535 to 477.550, do hereby terminate Regulated Closure that was
effective on June 16, 2025, on all lands in the Central Oregon Forest Protection
District, Prineville Unit and John Day Unit in Regulated Use Zones CR1, DE1, WC2,
WC1, OC2, EC1, EC2, MA1, and MA2.
The State Forester or an authorized representative may, in writing, approve a
modification or waiver of these requirements. 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
Oregon Department of Forestry
September 16th, 2025

ODF Central Oregon District updates fire regulations

Prineville, Ore. – Effective September 17, 2025, at 12:01am, the Oregon Department of
Forestry’s Central Oregon District (COD) will be updating fire season restrictions. The fire danger level for the John Day and Prineville/Sisters Units will be reduced to MODERATE with Regulated Use Closure being lifted on these two units, which is a result of the recent rainfall.
Additionally, the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will be reduced to level 2 in MH-1 and in
MH-4 (Hood River and Wasco County). The Dalles Unit will remain in HIGH fire danger and
Regulated Use Closure will remain in effect across Hood River and Wasco counties within the
Oregon Department of Forestry District protection boundary.
These changes to Regulated Use primarily affect ODF protected lands in: Harney, Grant,
Morrow, Gillam, Umatilla, Wheeler, Crook, Jefferson, and Deschutes Counties. In all counties
across COD, locally enforced burn bans remain in effect and should be followed. If you have
questions regarding your local burn status, please reach out to your local ODF office or fire
department.
The Oregon Department of Forestry urges residents not to become complacent in wildfire
prevention. Though there has been widespread rain across the state, firefighters continue to
respond to new lightning and human-caused starts. For tips on wildfire prevention, visit
www.keeporegongreen.org. Additional fire restrictions or regulations may apply depending on the various fire risks through the end of fire season. For more information on IFPL restrictions and public use restrictions, visit https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx.
For more information on the Central Oregon District and fire season regulations, visit
https://odfcentraloregon.com/.

Debris Burning Season is Now Closed

May 31, 2025

La Pine Fire District has officially closed debris burning for the season. Warming fires are still allowed as long as they in a designated pit/fireplace; do not exceed 3 feet in height and 2 feet in width; and are at least 25 feet from buildings and property lines and 15 feet away from tree branches. Burn permits are required for warming fires and can be downloaded free from our website or found in a metal box outside each of our stations front doors. Thank you to all of our community members for helping us make this a safe fire season.

La Pine Burn Line: 541-536-9056

Partner Organizations:
541-383-5300 – Deschutes National Forest
541-416-6500 – Ochoco National Forest/Crooked River Grasslands
541-416-6700 – Bureau of Land Management
541-447-5658 – Oregon Department of Forestry Prineville Unit
541-549-2731 – Oregon Department of Forestry Sisters Sub-Unit

BLM Implements Campfire Closures in La Pine Area

April 29, 2025

PRINEVILLE, Ore. — To enhance public safety and reduce the risk of wildfires, the Bureau of Land Management is prohibiting campfires on BLM-administered lands in the La Pine area from May 1 – October 31. This decision is part of an effort to reduce human-caused wildfires that have threatened lives, property, and essential utility infrastructure that have increased over the past several seasons. During recent years, the La Pine area has experienced devastating fires, including one that damaged restoration efforts from a previous wildfire. Escaped campfires are a significant contributor to these wildfires.
Campfires, charcoal fires, and any type of open flame will be prohibited on BLM lands in the La Pine area. Properly commercially manufactured portable propane campfires, metal camp stoves used for cooking, and shielded lanterns fueled by bottled propane or liquid fuel are the only exceptions. All cooking stoves, portable propane campfires, or lanterns must meet UL/CSA safety standards.
These restrictions will apply to BLM-administered lands within the following boundaries: South Century Drive on the north, the Fremont-Winema National Forest boundary on the south, and the Deschutes National Forest on the east and west. “Public use restrictions are one tool that we use to address repeated human-caused wildfires, particularly when we can identify one specific cause like escaped campfires,” said Lisa Clark, Deschutes Field Manager. The BLM urges all visitors to respect these restrictions to help protect the natural landscape and ensure the safety of everyone who enjoys the beauty of the La Pine area. For further information, please contact the BLM Central Oregon Field Office or visit the BLM website at https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional