REMINDER: Outdoor debris burning in Bend area to end tonight

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Outdoor debris burning in the Bend area will close at midnight on Thursday, April 30. Bend Fire & Rescue, in conjunction with the Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, announced the restriction.

This closure applies to outdoor debris burning across the Bend area. While such burning will remain open in the rural areas surrounding Bend until the specified deadline, debris burning is not allowed within Bend city limits per a City of Bend ordinance.

Backyard fires, which include warming fires, campfires and cooking fires, are typically allowed year-round within the city of Bend. These types of fires are also generally permitted in the surrounding areas covered by Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #two.

Individuals must follow Bend Fire & Rescue burning regulations for these backyard fires. Officials can place additional restrictions on campfires during peak temperatures to reduce fire risk.

The public can check current restrictions every time they burn by calling the Bend area information hotline at 541-322-6335. Further information on burn regulations and permitting is available online at bendoregon.gov/burninginfo.