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Outdoor Debris Burning Opening Opens Oct. 1 For Bend's Surrounding Rural Area (Photo) - 09/30/26

Outdoor debris burning will open at sunrise tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 1 in the Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2.  

 

Central Oregon fire agencies work collaboratively to determine the best time to open burning based on weather and fire safety factors. Currently the region is in Moderate fire danger and with cooler temperatures and the precipitation we have seen, burning has been determined safe to conduct.  

 

As a reminder, debris burning within Bend city limits remains permanently banned by City ordinance. Open fires are also prohibited on public land owned by City of Bend, Deschutes County or the Oregon Department of Transportation.

 

Campfires, recreational fires, warming fires and cooking fires are permitted within the city of Bend and the surrounding rural area if the proper safety precautions are followed.   

 

If you choose to burn, Bend Fire & Rescue wants you to remember: 

  • Know if burning is allowed at your location. Debris burning regulations may vary between governmental jurisdictions within the Central Oregon area. Please contact your local fire agency for specific requirements and closures. 
  • Call before you burn. Weather conditions can change quickly and burning can be closed as needed. If you are within the rural area, please call 541-322-6335 before lighting a fire to ensure burning is open for the day.   
  • Obtain any permits needed for your outdoor fire. Large fires (greater than 6 feet in diameter), agricultural fires and special fires like bonfires or pit fires may need a permit.  
  • Follow all local burn regulations and have a copy on hand. Failure to comply with burning regulations may result in a citation and/or being reported to Department of Environmental Quality.  
  • Prep the area before you burn and have water and tools nearby. Maintain a 10-foot clearance around the fire and ensure water or a hose and tools are close in case of the fire escaping.  
  • Fully extinguish your fire when you are done and leaving the area. The ground needs to be cold to the touch to prevent unwanted rekindling of the fire.  

 

Learn more about burn permits and regulations at bendoregon.gov/burninginfo.  

Attached Media Files: Debris Burning, CO Debris Burn Hotlines,

Outdoor Debris Burning Opening Opens Oct. 1 For Bend's Surrounding Rural Area (Photo) - 09/30/26

Outdoor debris burning will open at sunrise tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 1 in the Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2.  

 

Central Oregon fire agencies work collaboratively to determine the best time to open burning based on weather and fire safety factors. Currently the region is in Moderate fire danger and with cooler temperatures and the precipitation we have seen, burning has been determined safe to conduct.  

 

As a reminder, debris burning within Bend city limits remains permanently banned by City ordinance. Open fires are also prohibited on public land owned by City of Bend, Deschutes County or the Oregon Department of Transportation.

 

Campfires, recreational fires, warming fires and cooking fires are permitted within the city of Bend and the surrounding rural area if the proper safety precautions are followed.   

 

If you choose to burn, Bend Fire & Rescue wants you to remember: 

  • Know if burning is allowed at your location. Debris burning regulations may vary between governmental jurisdictions within the Central Oregon area. Please contact your local fire agency for specific requirements and closures. 
  • Call before you burn. Weather conditions can change quickly and burning can be closed as needed. If you are within the rural area, please call 541-322-6335 before lighting a fire to ensure burning is open for the day.   
  • Obtain any permits needed for your outdoor fire. Large fires (greater than 6 feet in diameter), agricultural fires and special fires like bonfires or pit fires may need a permit.  
  • Follow all local burn regulations and have a copy on hand. Failure to comply with burning regulations may result in a citation and/or being reported to Department of Environmental Quality.  
  • Prep the area before you burn and have water and tools nearby. Maintain a 10-foot clearance around the fire and ensure water or a hose and tools are close in case of the fire escaping.  
  • Fully extinguish your fire when you are done and leaving the area. The ground needs to be cold to the touch to prevent unwanted rekindling of the fire.  

 

Learn more about burn permits and regulations at bendoregon.gov/burninginfo.  

Attached Media Files: Debris Burning, CO Debris Burn Hotlines,

Attic Fire On Greenmont Drive (Photo) - 09/24/26

Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded to a reported structure fire on Greenmont Drive just after 4pm this afternoon. Alfalfa Fire District sent a Water tender to aid in the response. 

 

Firefighters arrived on scene and initiated fire suppression operations 5 minutes after the initial dispatch. The fire was in the attic area of the structure. No one was home at the time of the fire, due to the house being under construction. There were no injuries at the fire scene.  

 

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The estimated loss is $637,493 for both structure and contents.  

 

Attic fires can develop unnoticed because they often begin in areas that are not regularly occupied. Smoke alarms on every level of the house and in every bedroom can provide early warning of a fire. Homeowners should test smoke alarms monthly and change batteries as needed.  

 

Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities & Language Assistance Services 
You can obtain this information in alternate formats such as Braille, electronic format, etc. Free language assistance services are also available. Please email accessibility@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2198. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. All requests are subject to vendor processing times and should be submitted 48-72 hours in advance of events. 

Servicios de asistencia lingüística e información sobre alojamiento para personas con discapacidad 
Puede obtener esta información en formatos alternativos como Braille, formato electrónico, etc. También disponemos de servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Póngase en contacto en correo electrónico accessibility@bendoregon.gov o número de teléfono 541-693-2198. Los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1. Por favor, envíe sus solicitudes con 48-72 horas de antelación al evento; todas las solicitudes están sujetas a los tiempos de procesamiento del proveedor. 

 

 

Attached Media Files: IMG_0685.JPG,

Attic Fire On Greenmont Drive (Photo) - 09/24/26

Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded to a reported structure fire on Greenmont Drive just after 4pm this afternoon. Alfalfa Fire District sent a Water tender to aid in the response. 

 

Firefighters arrived on scene and initiated fire suppression operations 5 minutes after the initial dispatch. The fire was in the attic area of the structure. No one was home at the time of the fire, due to the house being under construction. There were no injuries at the fire scene.  

 

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The estimated loss is $637,493 for both structure and contents.  

 

Attic fires can develop unnoticed because they often begin in areas that are not regularly occupied. Smoke alarms on every level of the house and in every bedroom can provide early warning of a fire. Homeowners should test smoke alarms monthly and change batteries as needed.  

 

Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities & Language Assistance Services 
You can obtain this information in alternate formats such as Braille, electronic format, etc. Free language assistance services are also available. Please email accessibility@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2198. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. All requests are subject to vendor processing times and should be submitted 48-72 hours in advance of events. 

Servicios de asistencia lingüística e información sobre alojamiento para personas con discapacidad 
Puede obtener esta información en formatos alternativos como Braille, formato electrónico, etc. También disponemos de servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Póngase en contacto en correo electrónico accessibility@bendoregon.gov o número de teléfono 541-693-2198. Los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1. Por favor, envíe sus solicitudes con 48-72 horas de antelación al evento; todas las solicitudes están sujetas a los tiempos de procesamiento del proveedor. 

 

 

Attached Media Files: IMG_0685.JPG,

Bend Fire & Rescue Launches New Online Tool For Wildfire Risk Home Assessments (Photo) - 09/10/26

Bend Fire & Rescue has launched a new online tool that makes it easier for residents to request free wildfire risk home assessments and access personalized mitigation recommendations, supporting efforts to make Bend a more fire-adapted community.

 

The new tool streamlines the assessment process by allowing residents to request appointments online through Fire Aside, Bend Fire's wildfire assessment and data management platform. Through the system, residents can request an assessment, access assessment reports, document completed mitigation projects and view progress over time.

 

A wildfire risk home assessment is designed to help homeowners identify actions that can reduce wildfire risk around their properties. During the approximately one-hour visit, a trained assessor walks the property with the resident, discusses vulnerabilities and provides recommendations related to defensible space and home hardening.

 

"The launch of this tool is an important step in helping residents take action to reduce wildfire risk around their homes," Deputy Fire Marshal Melissa Steele said. "These assessments provide practical recommendations that can help homeowners improve their property's resilience to wildfire while supporting Bend Fire's community wildfire preparedness efforts."

 

After completing an assessment, residents can create a secure Fire Aside profile to access personalized recommendations and wildfire preparedness resources. The platform also allows homeowners to upload photos of completed mitigation work, creating a record of actions taken to reduce wildfire risk.

 

Information gathered through assessments will help Bend Fire better understand common wildfire preparedness needs across the community and inform future outreach, education and resource planning efforts.

 

Residents can request a free wildfire risk home assessment at bendoregon.gov/own-your-zone. Once a request is submitted, Bend Fire staff will contact the requestor to schedule an appointment.

 

About Bend Fire & Rescue

Bend Fire & Rescue provides fire protection, emergency medical services, community risk reduction programs and wildfire preparedness education to over 144,000 residents throughout the Bend community and surrounding rural area of Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District #2. Bend Fire's Own Your Zone program helps residents prepare their homes and neighborhoods for wildfire while supporting long-term community resilience.

 

 

Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities & Language Assistance Services

You can obtain this information in alternate formats such as Braille, electronic format, etc. Free language assistance services are also available. Please email accessibility@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2198. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. All requests are subject to vendor processing times and should be submitted 48-72 hours in advance of events.

 

Servicios de asistencia lingüística e información sobre alojamiento para personas con discapacidad

Puede obtener esta información en formatos alternativos como Braille, formato electrónico, etc. También disponemos de servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Póngase en contacto en correo electrónico accessibility@bendoregon.gov o número de teléfono 541-693-2198. Los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1. Por favor, envíe sus solicitudes con 48-72 horas de antelación al evento; todas las solicitudes están sujetas a los tiempos de procesamiento del proveedor.

Attached Media Files: Councilor Franzosa Assessment 1, Councilor Franzosa Assessment 2, Councilor Franzosa Assessment 3,

Bend Fire & Rescue Launches New Online Tool For Wildfire Risk Home Assessments (Photo) - 09/10/26

Bend Fire & Rescue has launched a new online tool that makes it easier for residents to request free wildfire risk home assessments and access personalized mitigation recommendations, supporting efforts to make Bend a more fire-adapted community.

 

The new tool streamlines the assessment process by allowing residents to request appointments online through Fire Aside, Bend Fire's wildfire assessment and data management platform. Through the system, residents can request an assessment, access assessment reports, document completed mitigation projects and view progress over time.

 

A wildfire risk home assessment is designed to help homeowners identify actions that can reduce wildfire risk around their properties. During the approximately one-hour visit, a trained assessor walks the property with the resident, discusses vulnerabilities and provides recommendations related to defensible space and home hardening.

 

"The launch of this tool is an important step in helping residents take action to reduce wildfire risk around their homes," Deputy Fire Marshal Melissa Steele said. "These assessments provide practical recommendations that can help homeowners improve their property's resilience to wildfire while supporting Bend Fire's community wildfire preparedness efforts."

 

After completing an assessment, residents can create a secure Fire Aside profile to access personalized recommendations and wildfire preparedness resources. The platform also allows homeowners to upload photos of completed mitigation work, creating a record of actions taken to reduce wildfire risk.

 

Information gathered through assessments will help Bend Fire better understand common wildfire preparedness needs across the community and inform future outreach, education and resource planning efforts.

 

Residents can request a free wildfire risk home assessment at bendoregon.gov/own-your-zone. Once a request is submitted, Bend Fire staff will contact the requestor to schedule an appointment.

 

About Bend Fire & Rescue

Bend Fire & Rescue provides fire protection, emergency medical services, community risk reduction programs and wildfire preparedness education to over 144,000 residents throughout the Bend community and surrounding rural area of Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District #2. Bend Fire's Own Your Zone program helps residents prepare their homes and neighborhoods for wildfire while supporting long-term community resilience.

 

 

Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities & Language Assistance Services

You can obtain this information in alternate formats such as Braille, electronic format, etc. Free language assistance services are also available. Please email accessibility@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2198. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. All requests are subject to vendor processing times and should be submitted 48-72 hours in advance of events.

 

Servicios de asistencia lingüística e información sobre alojamiento para personas con discapacidad

Puede obtener esta información en formatos alternativos como Braille, formato electrónico, etc. También disponemos de servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Póngase en contacto en correo electrónico accessibility@bendoregon.gov o número de teléfono 541-693-2198. Los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1. Por favor, envíe sus solicitudes con 48-72 horas de antelación al evento; todas las solicitudes están sujetas a los tiempos de procesamiento del proveedor.

Attached Media Files: Councilor Franzosa Assessment 1, Councilor Franzosa Assessment 2, Councilor Franzosa Assessment 3,

Fire Destroys Vacant Mobile Home On South Queens Drive (Photo) - 09/02/26

At 12:43 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a reported structure fire on South Queens Drive in southwest Bend.

 

When crews arrived at the scene, they found a heavily involved mobile home with fire coming through the roof. Firefighters quickly put water on the fire and stopped spot fires from spreading in the nearby brush.

 

The mobile home was vacant with no known occupants or reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire resulted in a total loss, with damage to the contents and structure estimated at $25,000.

 

Bend Fire & Rescue would like to remind community members that even with the rain and cooler temperatures, the region remains at extreme fire danger. Outdoor debris burning is closed for the season in Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District #2 and will not reopen until later this fall. Debris burning is never allowed in Bend city limits per ordinance. Recreational campfires, cooking fires and warming fires are typically allowed year-round. Never leave a fire unattended and always keep a water source or fire extinguisher nearby in case the fire spreads. Learn more at bendoregon.gov/burninginfo.

 

 

Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities & Language Assistance Services

You can obtain this information in alternate formats such as Braille, electronic format, etc. Free language assistance services are also available. Please email accessibility@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2198. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. All requests are subject to vendor processing times and should be submitted 48-72 hours in advance of events.

 

Servicios de asistencia lingüística e información sobre alojamiento para personas con discapacidad

Puede obtener esta información en formatos alternativos como Braille, formato electrónico, etc. También disponemos de servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Póngase en contacto en correo electrónico accessibility@bendoregon.gov o número de teléfono 541-693-2198. Los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1. Por favor, envíe sus solicitudes con 48-72 horas de antelación al evento; todas las solicitudes están sujetas a los tiempos de procesamiento del proveedor.

Attached Media Files: Credit Bend Fire, Credit Bend Fire, Credit Bend Fire, Credit Bend Fire,

Fire Destroys Vacant Mobile Home On South Queens Drive (Photo) - 09/02/26

At 12:43 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a reported structure fire on South Queens Drive in southwest Bend.

 

When crews arrived at the scene, they found a heavily involved mobile home with fire coming through the roof. Firefighters quickly put water on the fire and stopped spot fires from spreading in the nearby brush.

 

The mobile home was vacant with no known occupants or reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire resulted in a total loss, with damage to the contents and structure estimated at $25,000.

 

Bend Fire & Rescue would like to remind community members that even with the rain and cooler temperatures, the region remains at extreme fire danger. Outdoor debris burning is closed for the season in Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District #2 and will not reopen until later this fall. Debris burning is never allowed in Bend city limits per ordinance. Recreational campfires, cooking fires and warming fires are typically allowed year-round. Never leave a fire unattended and always keep a water source or fire extinguisher nearby in case the fire spreads. Learn more at bendoregon.gov/burninginfo.

 

 

Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities & Language Assistance Services

You can obtain this information in alternate formats such as Braille, electronic format, etc. Free language assistance services are also available. Please email accessibility@bendoregon.gov or call 541-693-2198. Relay Users Dial 7-1-1. All requests are subject to vendor processing times and should be submitted 48-72 hours in advance of events.

 

Servicios de asistencia lingüística e información sobre alojamiento para personas con discapacidad

Puede obtener esta información en formatos alternativos como Braille, formato electrónico, etc. También disponemos de servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Póngase en contacto en correo electrónico accessibility@bendoregon.gov o número de teléfono 541-693-2198. Los usuarios del servicio de retransmisión deben marcar el 7-1-1. Por favor, envíe sus solicitudes con 48-72 horas de antelación al evento; todas las solicitudes están sujetas a los tiempos de procesamiento del proveedor.

Attached Media Files: Credit Bend Fire, Credit Bend Fire, Credit Bend Fire, Credit Bend Fire,