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All recreational fires and shooting activities are banned during the red flag warning. Briquette BBQs, propane BBQs, and pellet fired cooking appliances are not included in this ban but still need to be operated with extreme caution. Once the red flag warning expires, compliant recreational fires and shooting activities are allowed again. Similar restrictions are being put in place by other local fire agencies as well. Always check for specific fire restrictions where you live or are visiting before starting any fire.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 700 Central Mountains of Oregon.
* TIMING...From 11AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS... This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION as extreme Fire Weather concerns will be present. Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of fierce winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
All recreational fires and shooting activities are banned during the red flag warning. Briquette BBQs, propane BBQs, and pellet fired cooking appliances are not included in this ban but still need to be operated with extreme caution. Once the red flag warning expires, compliant recreational fires and shooting activities are allowed again. Similar restrictions are being put in place by other local fire agencies as well. Always check for specific fire restrictions where you live or are visiting before starting any fire.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 700 Central Mountains of Oregon.
* TIMING...From 11AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS... This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION as extreme Fire Weather concerns will be present. Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of fierce winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Bend Fire & Rescue first responded at 1:46 pm to a reported fire behind the Red Lion Hotel on Butler Market Rd next to the parkway. A brush fire was reported in the open area behind the hotel and spreading fast. Bend Fire, with the assistance of Bend Police and the US Forest Service, arrived quickly and were able to stop the fire before it could damage the hotel. The hotel was evacuated as a precaution, but occupants were let back in within the hour. Butler Market Rd was shut down during fire operations for fire fighters and drivers safety. The parkway south bound was impacted as the outside lane was shut down as fire engines worked off the side of the road.
The fire was stopped at just over an acre in size. A small spot fire was noted on the north side of Butler Market but was quickly extinguished. The fire appears to have originated from an abandoned fire in a houseless encampment. Bend Police are continuing the investigation.
We are in extreme fire danger, even with the drop in temperatures and wind from the past few days. Debris burning is strictly forbidden right now throughout Central Oregon. A fire like this will at least result in a citation for illegal burning but may also carry more charges such as reckless burning. We ask that even campfires be held off for now. We are not even into August yet and resources throughout Oregon are stretched to the maximum on fires. Anything we can do to lessen the chances of fires is greatly appreciated by all residents and fire fighters.
As fire crews were working on mopping up the brush fire, a house fire was reported at 2:49 pm on Starling Dr on Bend’s east side. Neighbors noticed smoke coming from a house where the occupants were out of town and called 911. Redmond Fire was initially dispatched as all Bend fire engines were tied up on the brush fire. Fire engines were able to quickly exit the fire on Butler Market and make their way to the fire on Starling. First arriving crews found smoke coming from the house and no one home.
The cause was determined to be food left on the stove. The occupants had returned home earlier in the day and accidentally left food on the stove as they left again. The fire and smoke damaged the entire home before being extinguished. Red Cross is assisting the owners with housing until their homeowner’s insurance can step in to help. Damages estimated at $100,000 to the home and contents.
Always keep an eye on what you’re cooking. If you’re in a hurry, set a timer to remind yourself of the pot on the stove or food in the oven.
Bend Fire & Rescue first responded at 1:46 pm to a reported fire behind the Red Lion Hotel on Butler Market Rd next to the parkway. A brush fire was reported in the open area behind the hotel and spreading fast. Bend Fire, with the assistance of Bend Police and the US Forest Service, arrived quickly and were able to stop the fire before it could damage the hotel. The hotel was evacuated as a precaution, but occupants were let back in within the hour. Butler Market Rd was shut down during fire operations for fire fighters and drivers safety. The parkway south bound was impacted as the outside lane was shut down as fire engines worked off the side of the road.
The fire was stopped at just over an acre in size. A small spot fire was noted on the north side of Butler Market but was quickly extinguished. The fire appears to have originated from an abandoned fire in a houseless encampment. Bend Police are continuing the investigation.
We are in extreme fire danger, even with the drop in temperatures and wind from the past few days. Debris burning is strictly forbidden right now throughout Central Oregon. A fire like this will at least result in a citation for illegal burning but may also carry more charges such as reckless burning. We ask that even campfires be held off for now. We are not even into August yet and resources throughout Oregon are stretched to the maximum on fires. Anything we can do to lessen the chances of fires is greatly appreciated by all residents and fire fighters.
As fire crews were working on mopping up the brush fire, a house fire was reported at 2:49 pm on Starling Dr on Bend’s east side. Neighbors noticed smoke coming from a house where the occupants were out of town and called 911. Redmond Fire was initially dispatched as all Bend fire engines were tied up on the brush fire. Fire engines were able to quickly exit the fire on Butler Market and make their way to the fire on Starling. First arriving crews found smoke coming from the house and no one home.
The cause was determined to be food left on the stove. The occupants had returned home earlier in the day and accidentally left food on the stove as they left again. The fire and smoke damaged the entire home before being extinguished. Red Cross is assisting the owners with housing until their homeowner’s insurance can step in to help. Damages estimated at $100,000 to the home and contents.
Always keep an eye on what you’re cooking. If you’re in a hurry, set a timer to remind yourself of the pot on the stove or food in the oven.