Telephone Fire 2024

The Telephone Fire started on July 22, 2024, approximately 15 miles north of Burns, Oregon, in the King Mountain area on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest. The Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, and Oregon State Fire Marshal are working in partnership with fire managers. A full-suppression strategy is being used for the fire, while insuring to minimize risks to responders and the public. 

Initial attack resources attempted direct tactics early on but were challenged by the terrain and accessibility to the eastern side of the fire. Full suppression efforts are being implemented utilizing a combination of direct, indirect, and point protection where the highest probability of success can be safely achieved. 

Evacuation Information

All evacuations for Harney and Grant Counties have been lifted as of 8/20/2024.

Closures

The Malheur National Forest has a closure order in place. To protect public health and safety, fire managers have closed the area around the fire due to fire activity and fire suppression operations. 

Campground closures include:

• Emigrant Creek Campground
• Falls Campground
• Yellowjacket Campground
• Delintment Lake Campground

Malheur National Forest Detailed Closure Map. For more Forest-related information, visit the Malheur National Forest webpage. 

For up to date Oregon Road Conditions.

Air Quality Fire and Smoke Map

Hunting Information

Hunting and Fire Danger in Oregon - Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) Webpage and ODFW Facebook Page.

Hunters, anglers, wildlife watchers: What to know about wildfires‌. Wildfire season is hitting Oregon hard. Here's what hunters and anglers should know:‌

"As early season hunters know, dry conditions and the associated wildfire danger can have a large impact on your hunting opportunity. Check below for resources for finding fire closures and restrictions, and for ODFW's policy on tag refunds and restoration of preference points."

You can check for the latest fire updates and closures using the links on the ODFW webpage. This page will also describe ODFW policies on refunding tags and reinstating preference points. You can also check out the ODFW Active Large Fires and Wildlife Management Units.