Outdoor Debris Burning Closes June 1 For The Bend Area (Photo) -05/29/25

Bend Fire & Rescue, in conjunction with the Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, announce that outdoor debris burning will close for the season on Sunday, June 1 for the Bend area.

 

Outdoor debris burning will be open as conditions allow in the rural areas surrounding Bend until sunset on Sunday, June 1. Debris burning is not allowed within Bend city limits, per City of Bend Ordinance.

 

Backyard fires, which include warming fires, campfires and cooking fires are typically allowed year-round in the city of Bend and the surrounding areas covered by Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2, when following Bend Fire & Rescue burning regulations. Additional restrictions can be placed on campfires during peak temperatures to reduce fire risk.

 

Please check restrictions every time you burn by calling the Bend area information hotline at 541-322-6335. Learn more about burn regulations and permitting at bendoregon.gov/burninginfo.

 

As temperatures continue to rise, please remember that wildfire is a threat in Central Oregon. Protect your home from wildfire by clearing flammable vegetation and creating defensible space. More information about simple actions you can take to prepare for the upcoming fire season can be found at bendoregon.gov/own-your-zone.

Early Morning Fire Destroys Food Truck In Tumalo (Photo) -05/12/25

A fire destroyed a food truck in the early morning hours of May 12th, at approximately 1:00 AM at the 19000 block of 7th Ave in Tumalo.  Bend Fire & Rescue and Deschutes County Sheriffs's Office responded to the incident and found flames coming through the food truck roof.  The fire was quickly extinguished and a fire investigation is currently underway for origin and cause.  At this time the cause of the fire appears to be accidental in nature, but still under investigation.  The food truck was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported during fire operations.  The fire did an extensive amount of damage and is considered to be a total loss to the food truck and contents.