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Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District Plans Pile Burning Adjacent to Skyliners Road
Sisters Ranger District Plans Pile Burning Visible to Sisters & Adjacent Communities
Deschutes National Forest Pile Burning Continues Across the Forest This Week
Prescribed Burning Planned for Thursday 11 Miles Southeast of Bend
Deschutes National Forest Firefighters Start Pile Burning Season
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#RedFire Quick Facts – Oct. 18, 2024
Size: 3,060 acres
Containment: 15%
Personnel: 46
❗️This is the final update unless significant fire activity occurs.
Over the past 48 hours, the fire received .4" of rain & snow moderating conditions & fire activity.
ℹ️ http://facebook.com/share/p/1efSoiXYT1xQWipy/
🔥The temporary emergency forest closure for the Red Fire has been reduced due to decreased fire activity and moderating weather conditions.
ℹ️ More info: http://fs.usda.gov/detail/deschutes/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1210758
⛔️Closure Order: http://fs.usda.gov/alerts/deschutes/alerts-notices/?aid=89091
Due to lower temps & increased moisture, public use fire restrictions will end on @DesNatlForest, @OchocoNatForest & Prineville District BLM on Fri. 10/18. Fire danger rating will drop to MODERATE. Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) remains IFPL I.
ℹ️ https://centraloregonfire.org/2024/10/17/public-use-fire-restrictions-set-to-end-friday-due-to-moderating-weather-conditions/