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  • SRCI: Smoke 2026

    DOC is closely monitoring wildfire activity and smoke conditions affecting the Malheur County region. We understand how concerning smoke can be, and we want to reassure families and loved ones that there are currently no active wildfires anywhere near Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI). All smoke impacting the area is drifting in from distant fires elsewhere in eastern Oregon and southern Idaho.

    The well‑being of adults in custody and staff remains our highest priority. SRCI continues to track air‑quality conditions throughout the day, and DOC has comprehensive air‑quality protection systems in place at all facilities. This includes industrial‑grade HEPA filtration units that are being deployed currently. All existing ones will be online the afternoon of Tuesday the 21st, with 36 additional units arriving on Wednesday.

    There will be some modifications to yard time, primarily associated with the heat, but also prompted by the air quality.

    Visiting

    At this time, visiting is continuing under normal operations. If conditions require any change, DOC will notify the public promptly. There will be filtration units operating in the visiting room.

    Masks & Medical Support

    N95 masks are available upon request for adults in custody. Individuals with respiratory conditions or other smoke‑related health concerns may contact Health Services for additional support.

    DOC is closely monitoring wildfire activity and smoke conditions affecting the Malheur County region. We understand how concerning smoke can be, and we want to reassure families and loved ones that there are currently no active wildfires anywhere near Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI). All smoke impacting the area is drifting in from distant fires elsewhere in eastern Oregon and southern Idaho.

    The well‑being of adults in custody and staff remains our highest priority. SRCI continues to track air‑quality conditions throughout the day, and DOC has comprehensive air‑quality protection systems in place at all facilities. This includes industrial‑grade HEPA filtration units that are being deployed currently. All existing ones will be online the afternoon of Tuesday the 21st, with 36 additional units arriving on Wednesday.

    There will be some modifications to yard time, primarily associated with the heat, but also prompted by the air quality.

    Visiting

    At this time, visiting is continuing under normal operations. If conditions require any change, DOC will notify the public promptly. There will be filtration units operating in the visiting room.

    Masks & Medical Support

    N95 masks are available upon request for adults in custody. Individuals with respiratory conditions or other smoke‑related health concerns may contact Health Services for additional support.

  • SRCI: Butterfield Spring Fire 2026

    7/1/2026: DOC is aware of a wildfire burning approximately six miles northeast of SRCI. At this time, there is no indication that it will move towards the facility and air quality at the facility is unaffected. More information regarding the fire itself can be found on the local Argus Observer website. SRCI remains in conctact with local fire authoritities and the BLM. The fire continues to burn north (away from SRCI) and is on the opposite side of the freeway.

    7/1/2026: DOC is aware of a wildfire burning approximately six miles northeast of SRCI. At this time, there is no indication that it will move towards the facility and air quality at the facility is unaffected. More information regarding the fire itself can be found on the local Argus Observer website. SRCI remains in conctact with local fire authoritities and the BLM. The fire continues to burn north (away from SRCI) and is on the opposite side of the freeway.