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Redmond Fire & Rescue Urges Caution This Fourth Of July -07/02/25

July 2, 2025-REDMOND, OR- Redmond Fire & Rescue, the City of Redmond & Redmond Police Department officials are concerned about potential fireworks-related fires and personal injuries as the Fourth of July draws near.

One of the most common fireworks-related fires that Redmond Fire & Rescue crews respond to involves "spent" fireworks placed in grocery sack that rekindle and spread to fences, decks, and even homes.

The best and safest plan is to attend a professional fireworks display and eliminate the risk altogether. Instead of lighting your own legal fireworks, view the professional show launched from the Deschutes County Fairgrounds.

Residents can drop off unwanted fireworks (illegal or legal) at any Redmond Fire & Rescue fire station for disposal.

If you’re intent is to use fireworks, keep it legal.

Oregon law bans fireworks that fly, explode, or move across the ground more than six feet or up in the air more than 12 inches. This includes popular items like bottle rockets, roman candles, firecrackers, and M80s.

Residents should purchase all fireworks at a licensed Oregon fireworks stand. Fireworks purchased by mail order or in the state of Washington or at Native American reservations are illegal in our state.

Many firework-related fires are caused by careless use or improper disposal of legal fireworks. Even legal fireworks are dangerous and have caused injuries and burns to users, especially unsupervised children. This includes sparklers. They can reach temperatures of 1,200 degrees; wood burns at 575 degrees, while glass melts at 900 degrees (National Fire Protection Association).

Redmond Fire & Rescue advises you to celebrate safely this year by following these safety tips:

• Only adults should light or handle fireworks. Supervise children at all times.
• Store fireworks, matches, and lighters out of the reach of children.
• Use fireworks outdoors on a paved surface, away from buildings, vehicles, and vegetation.
• Never point or throw fireworks at people, pets, cars, or buildings.
• Never pick up or try to re-light a "dud."
• Never alter fireworks or make your own.

• Have a hose nearby in case of fire and place “spent” fireworks in a metal bucket with water and completly soak the spent fireworks.

Under Oregon law, the Fire Marshal’s Office and law enforcement can seize illegal fireworks and issue criminal citations with fines up to $500 per violation and a sentence of up to 6 months in jail. Individuals can be held civilly liable for damages resulting from improper use of any fireworks — legal or illegal.  Individuals using fireworks can also commit other criminal offenses, including reckless burning, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment and more, which can have large fines and jail/prison time. Use of illegal fireworks within Redmond City limits may result in a fine of $1,500, repeat offenders may receive a fine up to $6,000.

Oregon law also makes parents liable for damage caused by their children and allows fire departments to charge for the cost of suppressing fires caused by fireworks. Additionally, the use of illegal fireworks constitutes criminal activity, and your insurance policy may not cover you if you engage in a criminal act that results in damage.

Please do not call 911 to report fireworks use. It is very important the 911 system be kept for reporting emergencies, active fires, and serious medical problems. Firework concerns may be reported via email to reportfireworks@redmondoregon.gov or by calling the non-emergency dispatch line at 541-693-6911.

Redmond Fire & Rescue Responds To Brush Fire -07/01/25

July 1, 2025, REDMOND, OR-At approximately 1pm today Redmond Fire & Rescue was alerted to a reported brush fire to the east of LKQ Brad's Auto Parts.


Responding units could see a visible column off smoke from a distance and requested additional units to respond. Upon arrival units advised that the fire had a moderate rate of spread to the west with a north wind pushing the fire to the south.

Fire crews made an aggressive attack on the head of the fire and were able to stop the forward progress of the fire.
 

Fire investigator arrived on scene and in coordination Redmond Police determined that a male adult was illegally burning trash and an ember escaped the fire and ignited the nearby vegetation. The fire burned approximately 2 acres.

The male adult was arrested by Redmond Police and charged with reckless burning.

Redmond Fire & Rescue would like to thank Redmond Police, Bend Fire & Rescue and BLM Fire for their assistance.

Redmond Fire & Rescue would like to remind everyone that we are still in an active burn ban. Please continue to do your part to prevent wildfires.

Redmond Fire & Rescue Responds To Fast Moving Brush Fire -06/30/25

June 30, 2025-REDMOND, OR- At approximately 5:20pm this evening Edmond Fire & Rescue were alerted to a brush fire in the Dry Canyon Park north of Quartz Park. 


911 callers were reporting a fasting moving brush fire spreading to the southeast and threatening homes along SW Canyon Dr.

Fire crews arrived on scene to a fasting moving brush fire quickly spreading to the south.  Due to the fasting moving fire level 3 fire evacuations were put into place for 21 homes on SW Canyon Dr between SW Newberry Ave to SW Quartz Ave. 

Fire crews were able to make quick access to the fire and hold the fire to one acre and protect the homes along SW Canyon Dr. 

A fire investigator arrived on scene and determined the fire to be human caused due to the intentional use of legal type fireworks.  Through the assistance of multiple witnesses within the area, Redmond Police were able to identify four juveniles ranging in age 15-16 years old that were reported in the area.

The juveniles were contacted by Redmond Police and it was determined that they had used fireworks to cause the fire within the canyon. The four juveniles were cited with reckless burning and criminal mischief and have been released to their parents custody.

Redmond Fire & Rescue would like to thank Redmond Police, Bend Fire & Rescue, Cloverdale RFPD,  Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue and BLM for their assistance.