Viewer video shows unattended fires at homeless camp near Sisters High School; one person cited
SISTERS, Ore. --(KTVZ)-- Dramatic video shows unattended fires in the forest just outside of Sisters. These videos sent to KTVZ News Friday show several fires near a homeless camp less than a mile west of Sisters High School.
The person who filmed these videos did report it to 911 right away. They also tried to find those staying at the camp next to the fires, but they were nowhere to be found.
It appears that someone was trying to burn the remains of an RV or camper that had been taken apart, with most of the piles being metal, glass, and wires.
The people who reported the fires spoke to KTVZ News but wanted to remain anonymous, as they say they've received online threats for posting the videos.
One source told us, "It's not about the people camping out here. It's more about keeping things picked up, so it doesn't become a fire risk.
"But fires like we encountered here over the last few days, if this was 60 days down the calendar, could have easily blown up into something much more substantial."
Law enforcement and the U.S. Forest Service were out at the site Friday. The Forest Service sent a water engine out to soak the area, to make sure it was entirely out.
Deschutes County sheriff's deputies located the person staying at the camp and issued them a citation.