Welcome to the Blue Mountain Interagency Fire Center
Located in La Grande Oregon the Blue Mountain Interagency Fire Center is the home for the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center, the La Grande Air Tanker Base and the La Grande Fire Cache.
The Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center (BMIDC) is the interagency focal point for coordinating the mobilization of resources for wildland fire, wildland fire use, prescribed fire and other all-risk incidents throughout Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington.
The Dispatch Center also provides Intelligence and Predictive Services related-products to support wildland fire managers and firefighters throughout BMIDC's zone of influence.
Information regarding current wildfire activity in the Blue Mountain area of Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington. Hosted by Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center, Oregon Department of Forestry's Northeast Oregon District, Umatilla National Forest, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Blue Mountain Prescribed Fire Council
Information regarding prescribed burning activity in the Blue Mountain area of Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington. Hosted by Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center, Oregon Department of Forestry's Northeast Oregon District, Umatilla National Forest, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Blue Mountain Interactive Prescribed Fire Projects Map
This interactive map shows active, planned and recently completed prescribed fire units for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests.
BMIDC Back Country Travel Itinerary
BMIDC Back Country Travel Itinerary
News
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest goes to Public Use Restrictions Phase B 
Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, 12:01:05 PM PDT
Baker City, Ore - Wallowa-Whitman National Forest leadership have upgraded the Forest’s Public Use Restrictions to PUR Phase B effective at 00:01 Wednesday, July 17. We ask that the public and visitors to our Forest to please adhere to the following rules and regulations as to mitigate the danger of preventable human-started fire.
For full release, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest goes to Public Use Restrictions Phase B
For restrictions, Due to HIGH or EXTREME Fire Danger, Phase B Public-Use Restrictions are in effect as of July 17, 2024
Umatilla National Forest goes to Public Use Restrictions Phase B
Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, 10:57:18 AM PDT
Pendleton, Ore - The Umatilla National Forest officials will implement Phase B Public Use Restrictions at 12:01 a.m. (pacific time) on Tuesday, July 16, due to high fire danger, the potential for human-caused fires, and concern for public safety. The increased restrictions pertain to the use of campfires, smoking, chainsaws, internal combustion engines, and generators.
For full release, Umatilla National Forest goes to Public Use Restrictions Phase B
For restrictions, Due to HIGH Fire Danger, Phase B Public-Use Restrictions are in effect as of July 16, 2024
ODF Northeast Oregon District Raises to Extreme Public Use Restrictions and Additional Restrictions for Industrial Operations
Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, 10:19:14 AM PDT
La Grande, Ore - Fire managers are increasing the public use restrictions to Extreme (RED), as well as implementing additional restrictions for industrial forest operations on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Northeast Oregon. The additional restrictions will be in effect at 12:01 a.m. on July 16, 2024.
For full release, ODF Northeast Oregon District Raises Public Use Restrictions
For additional restrictions, Fire Precaution Order
Specific fire locations and other information can be found on the Incident Information Page.
Industrial Fire Precautions and Fire Danger Ratings are on the Current Conditions Page.
Public Use Restrictions (wood cutting, campfires, etc.) are on the Fire Restrictions Page.
Fire Restriction Information for Oregon Department of Forestry
Other Fire News
Pacific Northwest Large Fire Map
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Our mission at BMIDC is to provide a service for our users through committed leadership, personal dedication and passion for the safety of all those we serve
It is our commitment to provide efficient and effective response while insuring the safety of the public, our natural resource employees, and our wildland firefighters. We strive to provide, reliable, courteous, responsive and professional communications services.
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