Ontario Fire Chief shares burning recommendations following increase in fires

Ontario Fire Chief shares burning recommendations following increase in fires

ONTARIO — Fire departments in Malheur County and surrounding areas have experienced a recent uptick in fire incidents. A number of these incidents have been caused by unattended or escaped burns. Ontario Fire Chief Clint Benson stresses the importance of staying with your fire. He told our newsroom, “For Ontario Fire & Rescue, we routinely have a number of fires this time of year caused by unattended burning.” The Chief also said, “Small wind sh…