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.