Fire Alert

Deschutes National Forest expands emergency closure area around Little Lava Fire; cooler weather helping crews

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Effective immediately, the Deschutes National Forest has updated and increased the temporary emergency fire closure area on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District for the Bachelor Complex. The expansion of the closure area is due to continued fire activity on the Little Lava Fire…

October 10, 2024 5:05 PM

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