Northeast Oregon — NE-2
about 75% of the county (approximate)
Moderate
Wallowa County, Oregon
Partial Restrictions Most restrictive fire-danger area
Partial restrictions apply in Wallowa: burning is permitted only with a permit or within specific exceptions.
Verified 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
—
Issued by
Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures
Last verified
Oct 5, 2026
Wallowa county spans 4 Regulated Use Areas
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.
Northeast Oregon — WW-2
about 13% of the county (approximate)
Moderate
Northeast Oregon — UM-1
about 6% of the county (approximate)
Moderate
Northeast Oregon — HC-1
about 6% of the county (approximate)
Moderate
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 — Partial Restrictions
- Aug 12, 2026 — Burn Ban in Effect
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Oregon Department of Forestry — Regulated Use Closures ↗ | status: Partial Restrictions |
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Still legal during a ban
None of these are a way around Wallowa county's restriction — they're what stays legal regardless of it: contained burning, screened fire pits, and basic fire safety gear. Always confirm locally before burning anything.
Contained burn barrels
A lidded, spark-arrestor barrel keeps debris burning contained rather than as open burning — check your county's rules, since some bans cover any outdoor fire regardless of containment.
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Most burn bans target open debris burning, not a screened recreational fire pit — but always confirm locally, since some restrictions cover any outdoor flame.
Fire extinguishers
Always worth having on hand near any permitted fire, ban or no ban.
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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 Wallowa 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 Wallowa county under a burn ban right now?
Partial restrictions apply. Oregon's statewide rule limits when and where you can burn today. See the "What this means" module above for the specifics.
What can I still burn in Wallowa 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 Wallowa 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 Wallowa Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.