Structure Fire On Evelyn Court (Photo) - 07/08/26

BEND, OR - Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a reported structure fire shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday at 21312 Evelyn Court. Bend Fire Department responded with three fire engines, one ladder truck, two ambulances, and three investigators. The first-arriving crew found heavy smoke coming from the front of the home and the back porch fully involved in fire. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control and prevented it from spreading further.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The homeowner and all occupants were out of town at the time of the fire. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. The fire damage caused to the structure is estimated to be $75,000. The homeowner has insurance and is working with the insurance company on the restoration.

Bend Fire & Rescue reminds residents that Central Oregon is experiencing extreme fire conditions. Residents should use caution while operating BBQ’s, having warming fires (where permitted), sparks or ember producing equipment, and properly disposing of smoking materials. Taking a few extra precautions can help reduce the risk of accidental fires and protect lives and property. Ensure there is always water on site nearby, dispose of ashes in a noncombustible container, and being alert of ember producing equipment.

Fireworks Reminder For The Bend Community (Photo) - 06/29/26

As summer heats up and the Fourth of July approaches, the City of Bend, Bend Police Department and Bend Fire & Rescue want to remind everyone about local rules on fireworks—and why they matter.

Fireworks are not allowed anywhere within Bend city limits, per City Ordinance. This ban is in place because even small fireworks can quickly spark fires, putting people, homes, and our surrounding landscape at risk during dry summer conditions.

Each year, fireworks cause injuries, structure fires, and wildfires across the state. In a place like Bend, where wildfire risk is high, one spark can have serious consequences for neighbors, first responders, and the community.

City ordinance prohibits the sale, possession, and use of fireworks. This means fireworks cannot be sold in stores or tents in Bend, and fireworks purchased elsewhere may not be brought into the city for use.

While the use of fireworks is not generally an emergency, if fireworks use is creating an immediate danger to people or property, please call 911.

If you’d like to report fireworks activity in Bend, you can email fireworks@bendoregon.gov. These reports help us understand where activity is occurring but will not prompt an immediate response.

Independence Day is one of the busiest times of year for first responders. We ask the community to help by leaving fireworks out of your plans. Doing so helps reduce preventable emergencies and ensures crews are available when they’re needed most.

Learn more at bendoregon.gov/fireworks.

Thank you for helping protect your neighbors, your community, and Bend’s natural beauty this summer.

Limited Access To Pilot Butte July 1-5 (Photo) - 06/25/26

This year’s July 4 Pilot Butte public fireworks display presented by Subaru of Bend will commence at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park in Bend from July 1-5 as preparations are made for the July 4 public fireworks display.

Bend Fire & Rescue, in collaboration with the Oregon State Parks Department, asks that the community observe the restrictions in place for everyone’s safety:

• The summit and the access road to the summit will close to all visitors beginning at 9:30 p.m. on June 30 through the afternoon of July 5 following clean-up operations.
• All trails and roadways except for the summit, will be accessible to pedestrians only beginning at 10 p.m. on June 30 through July 3.
• Full closure of all trails and roadways begins July 4 through the afternoon of July 5 following clean-up operations.
• The main parking area at the base of Pilot Butte, off Linea Drive, will be open during the fireworks show. Please do not block emergency access roads or public and private streets, as this can delay a response to an emergency.
• Pets are not permitted in the park during the show.

Signs, barricades and security will be placed at the closure points on the butte. For the safety of all, please respect the closed areas and do not attempt entry.

Bend Fire and Oregon State Parks would like to recognize and thank the local Boy Scout Troops that help clean the butte each year after the display. Also, a huge thank you to the local fire crews from the U.S. Forest Service and the Oregon Department of Forestry for assisting with the fire safety on the butte during the display. Without their support each year, this show would not be possible.

For more information about the display and butte preparations, please contact Oregon State Parks at (541) 388-6055 or Bend Fire at (541) 322-6386.

Personal Fireworks Are Not Permitted in Bend

Bend Fire also reminds the community that the use and sale of fireworks is not allowed in Bend. The July 4 public display at Pilot Butte is permitted by the Oregon State Fire Marshal and managed by professionals. For information on fireworks laws, permitting and reporting, please visit bendoregon.gov/fireworks.

Heavy Machinery Fire At Knott Landfill In Bend 6/23/26 (Photo) - 06/23/26

Two Fires Within Two Hours Highlight Extreme Fire Danger In Bend (Photo) - 06/22/26

Shortly after 8 a.m. Monday, Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded to a reported structure fire west of Bend on Highway 20 near Dayton and Tweed roads. Firefighters arrived to find a shop fully engulfed in flames and spreading into nearby brush. With no nearby water supply, crews conducted a defensive attack, protecting nearby structures and equipment while working to stop the fire’s spread in the brush. The fire was knocked down within 40 minutes.

Apartment Fire Stopped By Fire Sprinklers (Photo) - 06/16/26

Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a report of fire alarms sounding in a 3^rd-floor apartment in the Stonebriar Apartment Complex on Bend’s east side just before 1pm. First arriving crews found the fire sprinkler system had activated in the apartment due to a fire. Apartment management was working on evacuating the building as we arrived.

Fire fighters quickly ensured the fire was out and turned off the sprinklers. With the water off, crews worked to start the water removal from not only the 3^rd floor apartment where the fire was but the two apartments below. Red Cross was called to assist the displaced occupants. Because the fire sprinklers kept the fire from growing and spreading, only 3 of the 14 apartments in the building were affected. Luckily all tenants have renters’ insurance as required by the management company. The tenants will likely only be out of their apartments for a few days or weeks instead of months to years if the building wasn’t equipped with fire sprinklers. Without sprinklers, likely all 14 apartments would have been affected.

The fire was caused by an unattended candle left on a shelf. The candle ignited nearby combustibles and started to spread. Once enough heat got to the closest sprinkler head it activated and put out the fire. This limited the overall damage to $40,000 between the three apartments. Bend Fire & Rescue reminds everyone to never leave candles unattended and ensure they are well away from combustibles when lit.