Man arrested after ember from illegal trash burn sparks 2-acre fire in SW Redmond

(Update: Redmond Fire info, arrest for reckless burning)

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A man burning trash illegally in southwest Redmond was arrested on a reckless burning charge Tuesday after an ember sparked a 2-acre vegetation fire, an official said.

According to Redmond Fire Marshal Tom Mooney, around 1 p.m., Redmond Fire & Rescue was alerted to a reported brush fire to the east of LKQ Brad's Auto Parts on SW 13th Street.

Responding units could see a visible column of smoke from a distance and requested additional units to respond. Upon arrival, units advised that the fire had a moderate rate of spread to the west with a north wind pushing the fire to the south.

Fire crews made an aggressive attack on the head of the fire and were able to stop the forward progress of the fire, Mooney said.

A fire investigator arrived on scene and in coordination with Redmond Police determined that a male adult was illegally burning trash and an ember escaped the fire and ignited the nearby vegetation. The fire burned approximately 2 acres.

The male adult was arrested by Redmond Police and charged with reckless burning.

Redmond Fire & Rescue would like to thank Redmond Police, Bend Fire & Rescue and BLM Fire for their assistance.

"Redmond Fire & Rescue would like to remind everyone that we are still in an active burn ban," Mooney said. "Please continue to do your part to prevent wildfires."

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Earlier story:

A vegetation fire is burning in Redmond, which was reported by Watch Duty.

The fire is burning near 6th and 13th Streets.

As of 1:45 p.m. - the fire has burned one acre.

According to Watch Duty, forward progress has been stopped.

The fire is 1 1/2 to 2 acres and forward progress has been stopped. No structures threatened at this time. - Per radio traffic.

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