Limited access to Pilot Butte first week of July
Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park in Bend from July 1-5 as preparations are made for the July 4th public fireworks…
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UPDATE: Lone Pine Fire northwest of Powell Butte now 100% contained, cause identified
POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) —According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the Lone Pine Fire, which was burning northwest of Powell Butte, is now…
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Rocky Fire now at least 30 acres
Warm Springs, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new fire has been reported near the Indian Head Casino in Warm Springs, according to Watch Duty. According to The…
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Governor declares state of emergency as wildfires threaten Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency across Oregon due to the imminent threat of wildfire, a move that…
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Fire sprinklers contain blaze at Bend apartment complex
Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a fire in a third-floor apartment at the Stonebriar Apartment Complex in Bend before 1 p.m. The building’s fire…
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Oregon Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire threat
OREGON (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency for Oregon today, citing an imminent threat of wildfire. This executive order…
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Burns Fire Department receives funding for summer staffing boost
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Burns Fire Department has been awarded funding from the Oregon State Fire Marshal Staffing Grant for 2026. The agency says…
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Oregon prepares for busy fire season with statewide restrictions
OREGON (KTVZ) — As of June 15th, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts have entered fire season, implementing fire restrictions across…
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Brush Fire Near Redmond Airport Fully Contained at One Acre
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire is now 100% contained after Redmond firefighters reported a brush fire this afternoon around 3:00 p.m. The McCaffery…
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Tmsh Fire reported near Highway 26 in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new wildfire has been reported east of Highway 26 and west of Highway 97, between the boundaries of Jefferson…
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Fire Alert: Evacuation orders downgraded for Warm Springs Residents
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Evacuation orders were downgraded to a level 1 from a level 3 around 8:00 this evening. Be sure to stay tuned for more…
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Employee injured, vehicles destroyed in fire at Bend auto wrecking yard
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vehicle fire broke out at B&R Auto Wrecking on Highway 97 just north of Bend today. The accidental blaze, caused by a…
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Train fire near Deschutes River Woods highlights value of defensible space
(UPDATE – 6/3/26: vegetation mitigation helped stop the spread of the fire) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A locomotive fire Tuesday afternoon near Deschutes…
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Reported explosion sparks house fire in Madras; no injuries reported
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire and EMS responded to a structure fire today in the 600 block of Southeast Turner Street. The incident,…
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Rent and utility aid available for 2020 wildfire survivors in eight Oregon counties
Oregon Housing and Community Services announced that the application deadline for the Intermediate Housing Assistance program is June 30, 2026. This…
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FireFree events offer free debris disposal around Central Oregon just in time for wildfire season
(update: adding comments from fire officials) DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — It may feel like routine spring cleanup — raking pine needles,…
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Zen Fire Containment Grows as Crews Make Progress on Suppression Efforts
Update: Central Oregon Fire Information is reporting the Zen Fire is now 40% contained, with the fire burning 1,500 acres. According to the latest…
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University of Oregon expands early wildfire detection network
EUGENE, Ore. — May 26, 2026 — The University of Oregon Hazards Lab is expanding its wildfire detection network in Wasco County, adding…
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‘All of our memories are here’: Family shares heartbreak after loss of NE Bend home to fire
(Update: adding comments from family members) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Northeast Bend family returned Tuesday to what remains of their home, days after…
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Hotshot crews are battling a fast-moving 1,000-acre wildfire in Wasco County
(Update: adding new size, videos, and images from Central Oregon Fire.) WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Zen wildfire has quickly grown to 1000…
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