Deschutes National Forest conduct three-acre burn west of Sunriver for field training

(Update: Burn complete)

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) -- After a successful test fire, firefighters on Tuesday ignited a three-acre burn about a mile west of Sunriver and roughly two miles north of Besson Day Use Area to support the field portion of a FI-210 Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination course.  

Deschutes National Forest officials said smoke will be visible from Sunriver and the surrounding area. Smoke impacts may occur in the Sunriver vicinity overnight and in the early-morning hours. Residents are encouraged to close windows and doors to minimize smoke impacts.  

Ignitions were complete by mid-afternoon, but officials said crews "will remain on scene into the evening and patrol the unit throughout the weekend."

No trail or road closures are anticipated. Firefighters will conduct regular patrols to monitor the burn area until they declare the burn out.  

The objective of the FI-210 Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination course is to prepare participants to perform wildland fire investigator roles and responsibilities and provide an opportunity to practice investigation methods, evidence collection, and documentation in a variety of scenarios.  

For more information on prescribed burning in Central Oregon, visit centraloregonfire.org/ and for information specific to the Deschutes National Forest, visit fs.usda.gov/r06/deschutes. Follow us on X/Twitter @CentralORFire. Text “COFIRE” to 888-777 to receive wildfire and prescribed fire text alerts.