Northeast Oregon — NE-4
about 21% of the county (approximate)
Moderate
Morrow County, Oregon
Unconfirmed Most restrictive fire-danger area
We could not verify the current status for Morrow county. This is not a claim that no ban exists. Verify with the county office before burning.
Unverified Covers land inside an ODF Forest Protection District only. National Forest and BLM land are not part of this system — check the relevant federal agency directly for that land. Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures ↗
In effect since
Sep 14, 2026
Expires
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Issued by
Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures
Last verified
Oct 5, 2026
The Regulated Use Area covering Morrow county
Each Forest Protection District's forester proclaims and lifts its own Regulated Closure. The district named on an area enforces it — county and city rules can still apply on top, and National Forest or BLM land is not part of this system at all.
About 79% of this county sits outside every area above. Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures publishes no restriction for that ground — it may be under a different agency's or land manager's rules that are not reflected here. The uncovered ground is large enough here that we cannot call the areas above representative of the whole county, so we show it as unconfirmed rather than guess.
What this means
The wording in each area above is Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures's own, and it is the authority for what you may burn on land inside an ODF Forest Protection District. Two further systems apply on top:
Your county and fire district
They set their own outdoor burning rules and can go further than the state. Call your fire district before you burn.
Air-quality burn bans
Air-quality burn bans can apply separately from fire-risk restrictions, called on their own schedule based on conditions rather than fire danger. Check with your local air-quality agency.
Penalties in Oregon
Violating a Regulated Closure or other forest fire restriction is a violation under ORS 477.993: a Class D violation (up to $250) for a first offense, Class C (up to $500) for a second, and Class A (up to $2,000) for a third. If the violation proximately causes human injury, loss of life, or property damage of $10,000 or more, it can be prosecuted as a Class A misdemeanor — up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $6,250.
Classification: Violation (1st offense) up to Class A misdemeanor if damage/injury results · Maximum fine: $250 (1st) / $500 (2nd) / $2,000 (3rd) / up to $6,250 + 364 days jail if the fire causes injury, death, or $10,000+ in damage
Recent status history
- Sep 14, 2026 — Unconfirmed
- Aug 12, 2026 — Burn Ban in Effect
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures ↗ | source not verifiable |
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Limits of this information
burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Morrow county may impose stricter rules than the county order. Water districts and state forestry rules may add further restrictions. When an order is ambiguous or the source cannot be reached, we show Unconfirmed instead of guessing a status. The county's own posted order governs.
Common questions
Is Morrow county under a burn ban right now?
We could not verify the current status for Morrow county. This is not a claim that no ban exists — verify with the county office before burning.
What can I still burn in Morrow county?
Standard open burning is currently permitted, subject to any municipal ordinance in your area. Never leave a fire unattended, and keep water and a shovel nearby.
How do I report an illegal fire in Morrow county?
Call 911 for any fire that is out of control or threatens property. For non-emergency violations of a burn-ban order, contact the Morrow Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.