Fire season fears grow amid western heat wave
By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — Experts are warning that the unprecedented heat wave that has roasted the West during the past two weeks has…
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Fire destroys fifth-wheel at Sisters RV Park, cause under investigation
(Update: adding press release and photos from Sisters Fire) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fifth-wheel RV was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon at the…
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Deschutes National Forest cancels prescribed burns south of Sisters, SE of Bend, cites ‘unfavorable conditions’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to what it calls “unfavorable conditions, the Deschutes National Forest canceled Thursday’s planned prescribed burning…
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FIRE ALERT: Debris burning in La Pine closed as a result of the Riverview Fire
UPDATE: As a result of the Riverview fire which burnt 12 acres, the La Pine Rural Fire District has decided to close debris burning. The fire…
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Ditch burn escapes east of Bend, races across nearly seven acres before crews stop its spread
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The owner of a property east of Bend had a valid burn permit, but Monday’s work burning ditches got away from them, sparking a…
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Burn pile, thought to be out, rekindles in high winds, races across nearly two acres NE of Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 2-day-old burn pile that was believed to be out rekindled in Wednesday’s strong winds northeast of Sisters, burning nearly…
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Fall brings end to Oregon Department of Forestry’s fire season: more starts seen, but fast attack stopped many
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of Friday, all Oregon Department of Forestry districts have terminated fire restrictions, marking the end of the 2025…
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Fire season coming to a close on millions of acres of state-protected land across Central Oregon
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fire season ends Friday on more than 2.3 million acres protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry, the agency announced…
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Seeing smoke? Ochoco National Forest conducted a large prescribed burn
(Update: Ignitions complete, smoke to remain visible) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire managers with the Ochoco National Forest said more than 400…
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Deschutes County outlines five-year plans for federally funded La Pine Wildfire Mitigation Project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County provided new details Friday about how it will use a newly awarded $3.4 million USDA Forest Service Community…
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Crews hold Foley Ridge Fire to under 500 acres, now 40% contained; evacuation notices reduced to Level 1
McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 360 firefighters continue to battle the lightning-sparked Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National…
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More than 322,000 acres have burned so far this year across Oregon, far fewer than a year ago
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, no active large fires are burning on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected land, but three are burning statewide,…
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Nearly 500-acre Foley Ridge Fire still zero contained; Highway 242 closure, Level 2 evacuation notice continue
McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The nearly 2-week-old, lightning-sparked Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National Forest has grown to nearly 500…
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Foley Ridge Fire grows to 482 acres; Willamette National Forest expands closure area of trailheads, campgrounds
(Update: Adding video) McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National Forest has grown to 468 acres, bringing the…
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Highway 242 closure continues near Foley Ridge Fire; Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notices issued in Lane County
McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 350 firefighters continued Tuesday to battle the 437-acre Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National…
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Foley Ridge Fire prompts ODOT to close a 21-mile stretch of nearby state Highway 242
McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Foley Ridge Fire that broke out 10 days ago on the Willamette National Forest east of McKenzie Bridge has burned…
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Oregon Department of Forestry: Acres burned across Oregon down significantly compared to 2024
OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, one active large fire is burning on ODF-protected land, and seven others are burning statewide, according to the Oregon…
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Oregon Department of Forestry says thousands of fires have sparked statewide so far this year
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry shared an update on the state’s active wildland fires. Right now, two active large fires are…
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Officials warn of high fire risk in Central Oregon despite recent rainfall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire risk remains high in Central Oregon despite recent rainfall. According to Central Oregon Fire Info, recent weather systems…
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FIRE ALERT: The Marks Creek Fire now at 18% containment; fire crews continue the battle to stop the fire from growing
(September 7th Update: several new fires started around the fire area) PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Marks Creek Fire is 18% contained and has burned…
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