Fire along the Bend Parkway believed to have been intentionally set, possibly with fireworks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- An intentionally set fire, possibly involving fireworks, broke out along the Bend Parkway and was stopped quickly by fire crews on Wednesday afternoon.

The fire was reported shortly after 2 p.m. beside the northbound parkway south of Reed Market Road.

"Fire crews were able to stop it quickly before it threatened any structures," Bend Fire & Rescue Deputy Fire Marshal Dan Derlacki told KTVZ News.

It burned about a quarter-acre, he added.

One northbound lane of the parkway was closed for about a half-hour during firefighting efforts, causing traffic to quickly back up.

Derlacki said Bend Police are investigating the intentionally set fire, possibly involving fireworks. Anyone with information about the incident was asked to contact police at 541-693-6911.