BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency across Oregon due to the imminent threat of wildfire, a move that officials say will help mobilize critical resources as dry conditions and low snowpack create dangerous fire weather across the state — including Central Oregon. The emergency order, which will remain
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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 sprinkler system activated, containing the blaze which was caused by an unattended candle and affecting three of the 14 apartments with an estimated $40,000 in damages. The fire sprinkler system
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency for Oregon today, citing an imminent threat of wildfire. This executive order grants state responders access to all necessary resources and will remain in effect until the threat subsides, the fire season concludes, or December 31st, 2026. The declaration, Executive Order 26-10, was issued
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Burns Fire Department has been awarded funding from the Oregon State Fire Marshal Staffing Grant for 2026. The agency says this funding allows the station to have more employees on throughout the summer, allowing them to better serve their communities with quicker response times and manage wildfire threats faster. Crews will be seen throughout
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OREGON (KTVZ) — As of June 15th, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts have entered fire season, implementing fire restrictions across the state to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. The Oregon Department of Forestry, which protects more than 16 million acres of private, county, state, and federal land in Oregon, is preparing for
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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 fire, off SE McCaffery Road in Redmond, burned one acre before it was contained, according to wildfire tracking app, Watch Duty. Redmond Fire and Rescue shared photos on their FaceBook page
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new wildfire has been reported east of Highway 26 and west of Highway 97, between the boundaries of Jefferson County and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation. The fire, named the Tmsh Fire, is currently estimated at 5 acres, according to Watch Duty. Information remains limited, and officials
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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 updates as the situation progresses. A Level 3 evacuation notice has been issued for Upper Dry Creek, Beaver Drive and George Drive in Warm Springs due to
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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 spark igniting fuel fumes during vehicle dismantling, resulted in a minor injury to one employee and destroyed two vehicles along with around 50 tires. Firefighters contained the fire
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(UPDATE – 6/3/26: vegetation mitigation helped stop the spread of the fire) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A locomotive fire Tuesday afternoon near Deschutes River Woods could have sparked a much larger wildfire, but officials say years of vegetation mitigation work in the neighborhood helped keep the incident contained. Bend Fire & Rescue responded around 3:15
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire and EMS responded to a structure fire today in the 600 block of Southeast Turner Street. The incident, initially reported as an explosion in a residence, resulted in no injuries to the four occupants who had safely exited the home. The cause of the fire is currently under
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Oregon Housing and Community Services announced that the application deadline for the Intermediate Housing Assistance program is June 30, 2026. This program provides temporary rent and utility assistance to renters who survived the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds. The assistance is available for those who lived in one of eight disaster-affected counties and
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(update: adding comments from fire officials) DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — It may feel like routine spring cleanup — raking pine needles, trimming branches, pulling weeds — but those small chores can make a big difference when wildfire strikes. During Prineville’s Highland Fire back in July 2025, KTVZ News showed you one Central Oregon home
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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 reports, crews are continuing with suppression efforts. PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fire crews are reporting steady progress on a wildfire burning in a remote, hard-to-access area, with improved weather conditions helping
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EUGENE, Ore. — May 26, 2026 — The University of Oregon Hazards Lab is expanding its wildfire detection network in Wasco County, adding new artificial intelligence-integrated cameras designed to identify smoke within minutes and improve early response in the Columbia Gorge. Google is providing $250,000 to install and maintain the cameras in and near The Dalles where
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(Update: adding comments from family members) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Northeast Bend family returned Tuesday to what remains of their home, days after a late-night fire destroyed two residences and caused more than $1 million in damage. For the Juarez family, the house was more than a structure. It was where they grew up,
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(Update: adding new size, videos, and images from Central Oregon Fire.) WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Zen wildfire has quickly grown to 1000 acres about 5 miles south of Clarno, Wasco County, and within the Prineville District BLM jurisdiction. The fire currently has 0% containment, but no structures are threatened. The cause of the
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(update: adding comments from Bend Fire, Red Cross) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A string of residential fires across Central Oregon this month is serving as a reminder for residents to check for hazards inside and outside their homes — and to make sure their families know what to do if a fire breaks out. In
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(Update: adding information from Fire Marshal Tom Mooney about the cause and property damage.) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A failed power transformer along Highway 97 was the cause of a vegetation fire that broke out Monday afternoon on SW 1st Street in Redmond, according to Fire Marshal Tom Mooney. Multiple fire crews responded to the
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TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A house fire in the Tumalo area Sunday afternoon caused significant damage to a home and nearby vegetation, but no injuries were reported. Shortly after 2:30 p.m. on May 24, multiple 911 callers reported a residential fire on 76th Street. Crews from Bend Fire & Rescue arrived to find a split-level
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