Redmond Fire & Rescue Responds To Wildland Fire (Photo)
- 07/19/26
July 19, 2026-REDMOND, OR- At approximately 2:30pm this afternoon, Redmond Fire & Rescue was alerted to a reported brush fire in the 10400 block of NW Oak Ln in Redmond. Multiple callers reported trees catching fire and the fire spreading rapidly to the south. Based on this information, the incident commander upgraded the call to a third alarm and requested additional resources including air support.
As fire crews arrived on scene the fire was threatening nearby residential homes. Crews quickly deployed hand lines in an effort to protect the nearby homes. Currently no structures have been lost or damaged. The fire is currently at 5 acres in size.
Due to the rapid spread of the fire, air support was requested to respond, Two helicopters and two single air attack aircraft arrived on scene to help stop the spread of the fire.
Fire investigators determined that the property owner was shooting at an exploding target. The exploding target was impacted by the round from a .223 rifle round, when the target exploded the fire quickly began. While shooting on your private property may not be restricted, you can be held liable for any fires that start from shooting activities.
The property owner has been cited for reckless endangering and reckless burning.
Redmond Fire & Rescue Responds To Wildland Fire (Photo)
- 07/19/26
July 19, 2026-REDMOND, OR- At approximately 2:30pm this afternoon, Redmond Fire & Rescue was alerted to a reported brush fire in the 10400 block of NW Oak Ln in Redmond. Multiple callers reported trees catching fire and the fire spreading rapidly to the south. Based on this information, the incident commander upgraded the call to a third alarm and requested additional resources including air support.
As fire crews arrived on scene the fire was threatening nearby residential homes. Crews quickly deployed hand lines in an effort to protect the nearby homes. Currently no structures have been lost or damaged. The fire is currently at 5 acres in size.
Due to the rapid spread of the fire, air support was requested to respond, Two helicopters and two single air attack aircraft arrived on scene to help stop the spread of the fire.
Fire investigators determined that the property owner was shooting at an exploding target. The exploding target was impacted by the round from a .223 rifle round, when the target exploded the fire quickly began. While shooting on your private property may not be restricted, you can be held liable for any fires that start from shooting activities.
The property owner has been cited for reckless endangering and reckless burning.
Redmond Fire & Rescue Responds To Wildland Fire In Dry Canyon (Photo)
- 07/17/26
July 17, 2026-REDMOND, OR- At approximately 4:30pm today Redmond Fire & Rescue was alerted to a brush fire in the Dry Canyon on the east side, west of NW Canyon Dr between NW Hemlock and NW Ivy. First arriving crews reported 1/2 acre fire with a rapid rate of spread and fire spotting at the head of the fire. Due to the rapid spread of the fire up the canyon wall Redmond Police put a Level e evacuation in place for homes along NW Canyon Dr from Black Butte to Maple and a Level 2 evacuation for homes along the west side of the Dry Canyon. The Dry Canyon was closed from the Fir staircase to the Maple bridge.
Due to the rapid spread of the fire from the increased winds, the incident commander upgraded the call to a third alarm to
bring in additional resources for structural protection.
The fire progressed into the backyards of two homes along NW Canyon Dr and damaged an out building and and ADU. One property had an excessive fuel load in the backyard and required the use of a mini excavator to remove the fuel to ensure full extinguishment.
Forward progress of the fire has been stopped at this time and fire crews will be remaining on scene extinguishing hot spots.
There were no reported injuries to homeowners or fire crews.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Redmond Fire & Rescue was assisted by Bend Fire & Rescue, Black Butte RFPD, Cloverdale RFPD, La PineFire & Rescue, Sunriver La Pine RFPD, Redmond Police, Redmond Public Works, Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire, USFS.
Redmond Fire & Rescue Responds To Wildland Fire In Dry Canyon (Photo)
- 07/17/26
July 17, 2026-REDMOND, OR- At approximately 4:30pm today Redmond Fire & Rescue was alerted to a brush fire in the Dry Canyon on the east side, west of NW Canyon Dr between NW Hemlock and NW Ivy. First arriving crews reported 1/2 acre fire with a rapid rate of spread and fire spotting at the head of the fire. Due to the rapid spread of the fire up the canyon wall Redmond Police put a Level e evacuation in place for homes along NW Canyon Dr from Black Butte to Maple and a Level 2 evacuation for homes along the west side of the Dry Canyon. The Dry Canyon was closed from the Fir staircase to the Maple bridge.
Due to the rapid spread of the fire from the increased winds, the incident commander upgraded the call to a third alarm to
bring in additional resources for structural protection.
The fire progressed into the backyards of two homes along NW Canyon Dr and damaged an out building and and ADU. One property had an excessive fuel load in the backyard and required the use of a mini excavator to remove the fuel to ensure full extinguishment.
Forward progress of the fire has been stopped at this time and fire crews will be remaining on scene extinguishing hot spots.
There were no reported injuries to homeowners or fire crews.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Redmond Fire & Rescue was assisted by Bend Fire & Rescue, Black Butte RFPD, Cloverdale RFPD, La PineFire & Rescue, Sunriver La Pine RFPD, Redmond Police, Redmond Public Works, Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire, USFS.
