Deschutes National Forest firefighters set to begin pile burning season this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters across the Deschutes National Forest plan to begin pile burning as conditions are favorable, starting this week,…
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters across the Deschutes National Forest plan to begin pile burning as conditions are favorable, starting this week,…
Continue ReadingPRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest said Monday it has reduced the fire area closure in the Paulina Ranger District that was…
Continue ReadingLa PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Incoming favorable weather, including the possibility of snow, is allowing fuels crews with the Prineville District of the…
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a record-breaking year, all Oregon Department of Forestry districts have terminated fire restrictions, marking the end…
Continue ReadingREDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â At 8 a.m. on Monday, Redmond Fire & Rescue will reopen outdoor burning. With the recent rains and decrease in high…
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Outdoor debris burning will open at sunrise next Monday for areas outside the City of Bend within the boundaries of Deschutes…
Continue ReadingJefferson County one of six specified in request, backed by entire congressional delegation SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek sent a letter…
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will officially reduce the fire danger to LOW and end the 2024 fire…
Continue ReadingSISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the temperatures cool and with the potential for additional rainfall in the coming week, open burning within the Black…
Continue ReadingCRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest on Wednesday further reduced the temporary emergency fire closure area on the Crescent Ranger…
Continue ReadingPRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes and Ochoco national forests and Crooked River National Grassland are accepting applications for seasonal…
Continue ReadingSPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to successful firefighting efforts and full containment, the Willamette National Forest has terminated an emergency…
Continue ReadingThe Deschutes National Forest on Friday further reduced the temporary emergency fire closure area on the Crescent Ranger District for the 3,060-acre…
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs’ Association works with local, state and federal partners to determine when to collectively…
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite the rain showers and cooler weather today, debris burning is still closed throughout Central Oregon, a Bend Fire &…
Continue ReadingPRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District announced it will terminate regulated-use closure at 12:01…
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With continued success of firefighting operations on the week-old Pine Fire and improved weather conditions, the Deschutes…
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Halloween is less than three weeks away, and there are still hundreds of firefighters working to finish containment of…
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Effective immediately, the Deschutes National Forest has updated and increased the temporary emergency fire closure area on…
Continue ReadingFirefighters on the ground helped by air support have established a bulldozer line around the Pine Fire, which mapping Tuesday determined burned…
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