Deschutes County to conduct pile burning southwest of Bend in coming weeks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources will conduct winter pile burning near the Seventh Mountain Resort and Points West…
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Oregon senators join colleagues across the West, seek more funding for wildfire recovery on federal lands
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden said Monday they have joined fellow Western senators to urge Congress to…
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PacifiCorp reaches $150 million settlement with over 1,400 victims of destructive Labor Day 2020 wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. (Nov. 19, 2025) — PacifiCorp announced Wednesday it has reached a $150 million settlement with 1,434 plaintiffs associated with…
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More than 500 acres of pile burning begins soon near Grizzly Mountain on Crooked River National Grassland
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) –Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest plan to begin prescribed pile burning in the PACE…
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Close call: Sounds awaken Tumalo family, who escape late-night house fire but are left displaced
(Update: Adding video) TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Tumalo family of five and their pets escaped their burning manufactured home late late Monday night,…
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Fire traced to burned yard debris heavily damages SW Bend detached garage; crews protect home
A fire traced to improper disposal of burned yard debris tore through a detached garage and threatened a home near the Deschutes River in southwest…
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Bend chimney cleaning company warns homeowners after improper heating sparks fires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As we move into the colder months, fire officials are warning about an uptick in home heating dangers. Last week, Bend Fire…
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‘We all need to work together’: State and local leaders highlight growing wildfire threat in Central Oregon
Local and state leaders say wildfire seasons are lasting longer across Central Oregon, and the threat is only…
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Pile burning season continues across the Deschutes National Forest; here’s where you may see smoke
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest firefighters are continuing pile burning operations Wednesday across the forest, officials said.…
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Bend Fire crews tackle two house fires in 90 minutes; both point to home heating causes for all to be mindful of this season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue crews rushed to put out a pair of house fires reported within 90 minutes of each other on Wednesday. An…
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Bend Fire and Rescue reports storage facility fire early Friday morning
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Bend Fire and Rescue, a 911 call shortly before 4 a.m. Friday morning led responders to a storage facility on…
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BLM plans to burn nearly 100 acres of piles near Eagle Crest
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The BLM’s Prineville District plans to burn piles on nearly 100 acres near Eagle Crest west of…
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Ochoco National Forest plans prescribed burn in Maury Mountains and over a month of pile burning around the forest
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — If conditions are favorable on Wednesday, fire managers with the Ochoco National Forest plan to conduct more than 3,300…
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Deschutes National Forest says it’s now hiring for wildland firefighter, other seasonal fire positions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Deschutes National Forest of the USDA Forest Service said Monday it is now hiring for several seasonal positions, including…
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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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Deschutes National Forest plans up to 15,000 acres of pile burning this fall and winter; here’s where
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday that firefighters plan to start pile burning season as early as this Wednesday,…
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Electrical fire damages a Sisters home – and brings a seasonal reminder of an important home safety check
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small electrical fire damaged a Sisters home Monday morning and brought a reminder from officials on checking those smoke…
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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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Billing issues lead to Jefferson County Fire & EMS budget crisis as fire chief announces resignation
Jefferson County Fire and EMS is grappling with a severe financial shortfall that has forced deep spending cuts, the temporary relocation of its…
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