PENDLETON, Ore. – Forestry officials are declaring an official end to fire season in northeast Oregon, relaxing restrictions on burning for industrial and personal purposes.According to the Oregon Department of Forestry, starting on October 11 fire season will officially be over for all forestlands protected by the Northeast Oregon District. The district covers 2 million acres of private, state, county, municipal, and tribal lands across Umatilla, Morrow, Union, Baker, and Wallowa Counties.With fire season officially over, landowners under ODF protection are allowed to resume burning yard debris and using burn barrels without a permit. However, officials reminded folks they still need to burn safely and responsibly, as conditions can still be dry."Landowners with large debris or slash piles should continue to exercise caution," said Matt Hoehna, Assistant District Forester, in a written statement. “This early in the fall, periods of dry weather remain a possibility. Before burning, always check the smoke management forecast and contact your local ODF office with any questions or clarification.”​COPYRIGHT 2025 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.