Winds keep prescribed burn smoke out of Bend, but it streamed into south county
It wasn’t hard to miss Thursday’s 350-acre prescribed burn west of Bend near Phil’s Trailhead. Smoke was expected, though the amount was not fully…
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Prescribed burn west of Bend underway, progressing well, officials say
Deschutes National Forest fuels specialists began a planned, 350-acre prescribed burn west of Bend, in the Phil’s Trail area on Thursday, putting up…
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With fires, temps on the rise, ODF urges C. Oregon burning pause
The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District said Thursday it’s seen a significant rise in escaped debris and agricultural burns,…
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Forest Service plans 200-acre prescribed burn Friday west of La Pine
Fuel specialists with the Deschutes National Forest plan to conduct a prescribed burn this Friday on about 200 acres of national forest lands seven…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry begins projects to curb wildfire risk in C. Oregon
The Oregon Department of Forestry is putting to work in Central Oregon some of the $5 million it was granted in January by the Oregon Legislative…
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Warm, dry spring prompts warning about backyard debris burning
The adage April showers bring May flowers is being tested this spring. And while the unseasonably dry weather is pulling Oregonians outside, it’s…
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600 acres of prescribed burns planned later this week SW of Sisters
Depending upon weather, beginning Wednesday and continuing Thursday and Friday, fuels specialists on the Deschutes National Forest will ignite…
Continue Reading 400-acre prescribed burn planned west of Pine Mountain
Beginning Thursday, fuel specialists with the Deschutes National Forest will conduct prescribed fire operations about six miles west of Pine Mountain…
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Bull Springs Fire 95% contained; Level 1 evacuation notice dropped
The Bull Springs Fire that broke out Sunday northwest of Bend near Tumalo was 95% contained as of Wednesday, and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s…
Continue Reading Prescribed burn planned south of Crescent, near Hwys. 97-58 junction
Beginning Thursday, fuel specialists with the Deschutes National Forest plan to conduct prescribed fire operations south of Crescent, about three…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry advises caution during spring burning season
Spring is often the time when landowners work to clean up vegetation and yard debris around their property and is the perfect time for cleaning…
Continue Reading 1,000-acre prescribed burn planned this week west of Pine Mountain
Beginning Wednesday, fuel specialists with the Deschutes National Forest will conduct prescribed fire operations about five miles west of Pine…
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Official: DRW resident burned stump that rekindled, sparked fire
Strong winds buffeted much of Central Oregon Sunday afternoon, leading to major damage, trees falling on houses, and a burn pile rekindling. and…
Continue Reading Bull Springs Fire lines hold; evacuee speaks
Fire lines are holding on the 211-acre Bull Springs Fire northwest of Bend. News Channel 21 talked with an Oregon Department of Forestry…
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Lines hold on 211-acre Bull Springs Fire, one of two that prompted evacuations
High winds eased and lines held overnight and Monday morning on the Bull Springs Fire northwest of Bend, which officials now say burned 211 acres and…
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New Oregon map shows what fire-affected recreation sites are open, closed
Oregon’s Natural and Cultural Resources Recovery Task Force released an interagency status map Wednesday to help the public navigate the status of…
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Seedling shortage a post-wildfire challenge for Oregon forestland owners
Unprecedented demand for forest tree seedlings after Oregon’s devastating large wildfires of 2020 are creating difficulties for forest landowners,…
Continue Reading Prescribed burn planned along Century Drive west of Bend has been canceled
Deschutes National Forest fuels specialists have canceled plans to conduct a small, 20-acre prescribed fire Wednesday afternoon two miles west of the…
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OSU Extension Service, partners offer free webinars to prep for wildfire season
The Oregon State University Extension Service Fire Program is collaborating with state and community partners to launch a free webinar series to help…
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FireFree yard debris disposal events coming up
Fire season is quickly approaching, now is the time for Central Oregonians to plan to reduce their risk by creating defensible space and taking…
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