Update: Weather delays pile burning work on Crooked River Grassland SE of Madras
Prescribed fire operations on the Crooked River National Grassland southeast of Madras that were scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed due to…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum’s bipartisan wildfire safety bill passes committee
Washington, DC (KTVZ) — Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum’s bill to improve safety during wildfire response is moving forward in Washington, D.C.…
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Fire destroys shop at Crooked River Ranch, but firefighters keep the flames from reaching nearby home
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire Wednesday morning destroyed a shop at Crooked River Ranch, but firefighters were able to keep the blaze…
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A novel way to spend spring break: Youth Wildland Fire Career Camp to debut in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Northwest has announced the inaugural Youth Wildland Fire Career Camp, a free, multi-day program designed to…
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Watch for smoke: Crooked River National Grassland plans pile burning near Skull Hollow Trail, Campground
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crooked River National Grassland and Ochoco National Forest are planning prescribed fire operations this Tuesday…
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Child alerts family during early morning Starwood Fire in Bend, $40k in damage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A garage fire early Friday caused significant damage to a home in the Starwood subdivision off Tumalo Road, according to Bend…
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Deschutes County seeks applicants for ‘sweat equity’ bin rentals, to dispose of wildfire fuels
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources will begin accepting applications for its 2026 Sweat Equity Bin Rental Program on Sunday,…
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Oregon State Fire Marshal, Fire Service Health and Safety Collaborative emphasize Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal has joined statewide, as well as national organizations in declaring and observing January as…
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Oregon State Fire Marshal urges home fire safety amidst Community Risk Reduction Week
Salem, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal is urging Oregonians to take preventative action and to be mindful in order to prevent home…
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Oregon State Fire Marshal urges caution as home heating fires rise
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As overnight temperatures dip below freezing across Oregon, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is issuing a renewed call for…
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Deschutes County commissioners set hearing on proposed wildfire mitigation construction standards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners plans to hold a public hearing next Wednesday to consider proposed wildfire…
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BLM conducting pile burning this week on Cline Buttes west of Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bureau of Land Management fire crews began three days of prescribed pile burning operations Wednesday on the Cline Buttes…
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$75K stovetop fire displaces Bend family and their pets from duplex
Bend Fire and Rescue says smoke alarms prevented the home from becoming a total loss. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend family and their pets were…
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Garage fire in Bend caused by EV Car
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue were called to a house on Terra Meadow Drive just before 2pm for a garage fire. The fire was traced back to…
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UPDATE: Crook Co. Fire and Rescue provides details on commercial warehouse fire
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — UPDATE: Crook County Fire and Rescue says Tuesday night’s warehouse fire at Core Botanica appears to have been started…
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UO Study finds wildfires can turn soil nutrients into toxic metals
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ)– New research from the University of Oregon has uncovered a hidden and potentially dangerous side effect of wildfires — the…
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Wyden, Senate colleagues demand answers from Forest Service after sharp drop in wildfire fuel reduction work
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Friday he and Senate colleagues are demanding information from the Trump administration about…
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The Bureau of Land Management continues successful prescribed burn season, contributes to resilience of lands
(Update: Video Added) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management says it is continuing a very successful prescribed burns season, with…
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Bynum cites Flat Fire, introduces bill targeting recreational drones hampering firefighting efforts
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and fellow Reps. Eli Crane (AZ-02), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced…
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Deschutes County seeking public input on Greater Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Plan
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging community members to review a draft of the Greater Sisters…
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