La Pine Rural Fire Protection District

05/18/2026

STATE OF OREGON
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
FIRE RESTRICTIONS
REGULATED CLOSURE PROCLAMATION
Number 01
Effective 12:01 a.m., PDT, May 18th, 2026
By virtue of the authority vested in me under the provisions of ORS 477.535 to 477.550, I hereby proclaim a Regulated Closure to be in effect in the following subject area:
All lands protected by the Prineville Unit, Sisters Sub-Unit and Fossil Sub-Unit of the Central Oregon Forest Protection District, and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.
Under this Regulated Closure it is unlawful to be in violation of the following restrictions:
• Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads.
• Open fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires, except in designated areas. The use of portable appliances such as camp stoves and fire pits using liquified or bottled fuels are allowed in clear areas free of flammable vegetation. The following is required where open fires and appliances are allowed; one shovel and one gallon of water or one 2 ½ pound fire extinguisher.
• Chainsaw use is prohibited, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Chainsaw use is permitted at all other hours, if the following firefighting equipment is present with each operating saw: one axe, one shovel, and one operational 8 ounce or larger fire extinguisher. In addition, a fire watch is required at least one hour following the use of each saw.
• Cutting, grinding and welding of metal is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. At all other times the area is to be cleared of flammable vegetation and the following fire equipment is required: one axe, one shovel, and one operational 2 ½ pound or larger fire extinguisher in good working order.
• Use of motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, is prohibited, except on improved roads and except for vehicle use by a landowner and employees of the landowner upon their own land while conducting activities associated with their livelihood.
• Possession of the following firefighting equipment is required while traveling in a motorized vehicle, except on federal and state highways, county roads and driveways: one shovel and one gallon of water or one operational 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher, except all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles which must be equipped with an approved spark arrestor in good working condition.
• Use of fireworks is prohibited.
• Blasting is prohibited.
• Any electric fence controller in use shall be: 1) Listed be a nationally recognized testing laboratory or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services; and 2) Operated in compliance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Aside from these restrictions, also prohibited throughout fire season is backyard debris burning, the use of exploding targets and tracer ammunition.
The State Forester or an authorized representative may, in writing, approve a modification or waiver of these requirements.
These restrictions shall remain in effect until replaced, suspended, or terminated by an additional proclamation of the State Forester or an authorized representative.
Maps of the subject area may be viewed at the State Forester's Office, in Salem, Oregon, and at principal offices of the Forest Protection District.
Definitions of words and phrases used in this proclamation may be found in ORS 477.001, OAR 629-041-0005.

Rob Pentzer, District Forester
Central Oregon District
Oregon Department of Forestry
May 15, 2026

05/18/2026

ODF Prineville Unit Media Release
For Immediate Release: May 15, 2026
Contact info: 541.447.5658

Prineville, OR—Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, May 18ᵗʰ 2026, the Prineville Unit, Fossil
Sub-Unit, and Sisters Sub-Unit will be going into a Regulate Use Closure. This will be in place
until further notice. Central Oregon is currently in High fire danger due to warm, dry, windy
conditions that are more commonly seen in mid-June.
A Regulated Use Closure encompasses the following restrictions:

1. Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads.
2. Open fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires,
except in designated areas. The use of portable appliances such as camp stoves and fire pits using
liquified or bottled fuels are allowed in clear areas free of flammable
vegetation. The following is required where open fires and appliances are allowed; one shovel and
one gallon of water or one 2 ½ pound fire extinguisher.
3. Chainsaw use is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Chainsaw use is
permitted at all other hours, if the following firefighting equipment is present with each
operating saw: one axe, one shovel, and one operational 8 ounce or larger fire extinguisher. In
addition, a fire watch is required at least one hour following the use of each saw.
4. Cutting, grinding and welding of metal is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00
p.m. At all other times the area is to be cleared of flammable vegetation and the following fire
equipment is required: one axe, one shovel, and one operational 2 ½ pound or larger fire
extinguisher in good working order.
5. Use of motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, is prohibited,
except on improved roads and except for vehicle use by a landowner and employees of the landowner
upon their own land while conducting activities associated with their
livelihood.
6. Possession of the following firefighting equipment is required while traveling in a motorized
vehicle, except on federal and state highways, county roads and driveways:

one shovel and one gallon of water or one operational 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher, except
all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles which must be equipped with an approved spark arrestor in good
working condition.
7. Use of fireworks is prohibited.

8. Blasting is prohibited.
9. Any electric fence controller in use shall be: 1) Listed be a nationally recognized testing
laboratory or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services; and 2) Operated in
compliance with manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Backyard debris burning, use of exploding targets, and tracer ammunition are also prohibited
for the duration of Fire Season.

The counties protected by Prineville, Fossil, and Sisters ODF are: Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam,
Jefferson, and Wheeler.
Your cooperation is appreciated as we move into the hot, dry, summer months.

05/15/2026

STATE OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY

FIRE RESTRICTIONS

REGULATED CLOSURE PROCLAMATION


Number 01
Effective 12:01 a.m., PDT May 15, 2026

By virtue of the authority vested in me under the provisions of ORS 477.535 to 477.550, I hereby proclaim a Regulated Closure to be in effect in the following subject area:

All lands protected by the Walker Range Forest Protection District and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.

Under this Regulated Closure, except as to the owner’s legal right of entry upon their land, entry to all forestland is unlawful unless entrants comply with the following restrictions:


Open fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires, except at designated areas and residential home sites that are fully developed, landscaped, and maintained when used in a cleared area that is free of flammable vegetation with the following precautions.

Build the campfire in an open area away from overhanging branches and clear of flammable material within a 10-foot diameter circle. Campfire pit must be dug down to mineral soil. Line the perimeter with rocks, building blocks, metal or concrete. Flame length should not exceed two (2) feet in height.

No bonfires.

Do not leave fire unattended.

Have available at campfire site, a shovel, charged hose or 5 lb. ABC Fire Extinguisher.

Do not have a campfire under windy conditions.

Drown the campfire with water. Be sure all materials have been cooled and extinguished. Do not bury the hot embers—campfires can smolder and escape your campfire ring during windy times.

No material will exceed the campfire perimeter, nothing overhanging the sides of the campfire perimeter.

No burning of household rubbish.

Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed.

The Forester may, in writing, approve a modification or waiver of these requirements.

These restrictions shall remain in effect until replaced, suspended, or terminated by an additional proclamation of the Forester.

Maps of the subject area may be viewed at the State Forester's Office, in Salem, Oregon, and at principal offices of the Forest Protection District.

Definitions of words and phrases used in this proclamation may be found in ORS 477.001, OAR 629-041-0005.


R.D. Buell
District Manager
Walker Range Forest Protective Association

May 6, 2026

05/15/2026

STATE OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY

DECLARATION OF FIRE SEASON

Number 02

Effective 12:01 a.m., Date May 15, 2026

By virtue of the authority vested in me by ORS 477.508, I have determined conditions of fire hazard exist in the following subject area and declare Fire Season to be in effect:

All lands protected within the Walker Range Forest Protection District and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.

The following acts are prohibited during fire season in accordance with ORS 477.510 and ORS 477.512:

(1) Smoking while working in or traveling through any operation area.

(2) The use of fuse and caps for blasting, unless approval is granted by the forester.

(3) The discharge of an exploding target inside the district or within one-eighth mile of the district.

(4) The discharge of tracer ammunition on land that is within the district or within one-eighth mile of the district, or when discharged, crosses above land that is within the district or within one-eighth mile of the district.

Unless prohibited by the forester, a permit is required for any open burning in accordance with ORS 477.515.

Additional fire restrictions or regulations may apply to various fire risks throughout the fire season.

Fire Season shall remain in effect until terminated by an additional declaration of the State Forester that conditions of fire hazard no longer exist.

Maps of the subject area may be viewed at the State Forester's Office, in Salem, Oregon, and at principal offices of the Forest Protection District.

Kyle Williams, Deputy State Forester Oregon Department of Forestry

May 6, 2026

05/04/2026

Deschutes National Forest

Forest Service News Release

Public Affairs Specialist: Jaimie Olle
(541) 640-3192
[email protected]
fs.usda.gov/r06/deschutes
Prescribed Burning Planned For Pine Mountain Area Starting Tuesday
Ignitions planned through Friday on up to 2008 acres
Bend, Oregon, May 4, 2026 — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning prescribed burning on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District starting Tuesday if conditions are favorable.

Firefighters plan to conduct up to 2008 acres of prescribed burning on the Pine Mountain Prescribed Burn located on Pine Mountain 14 miles southeast of Bend starting Tuesday and continuing through Friday if conditions remain favorable. Ignitions are slated for around 350 acres each day of ignitions.

Ignitions are planned for 9:30 a.m. Smoke will be highly visible from Highway 20, Bend and the surrounding area. Residual smoke will be visible following ignitions. Residents in the Pine Mountain area are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts. Smoke impacts are most likely overnight and in the early morning hours.

The Pine Mountain area will be temporarily closed to traffic, including off-highway vehicles and paragliding. Forest Service Road 2017 will be closed as well as the Pine Mountain Campground and dispersed recreation opportunities. Closures will remain in place for multiple days while mop-up and patrol operations continue after the prescribed burn is complete. Firefighters will reopen roads and recreation sites once conditions have been assessed and are determined safe for the public.

A temporary flight restriction (TFR) will be in place over the area. Ignitions will be conducted by hand and aerial ignitions.

Prescribed burns can protect homes from tragic wildfires. Fire management officials work with Oregon Department of Forestry smoke specialists to plan prescribed burns. Prescribed burns are conducted when weather is most likely to move smoke up and away from our communities. While prescribed fire managers take significant preventive measures, it’s likely that communities may experience some smoke during or immediately after a prescribed burn.

What does this mean for you?
During prescribed burns, smoke may settle in low-lying areas overnight and in the early morning hours.
• All residents are encouraged to close doors and windows at night to avoid smoke impacts.
• If available, use a portable air cleaner. Air cleaners work best running with doors and windows closed. You can also create a DIY air cleaner.
• If you have a central air system, use it to filter air. Use high-efficiency filters if possible.
• When driving in smoky areas, drivers should slow down, turn on headlights and turn air to recirculating.
• If you have heart or lung disease, asthma, or other chronic conditions, pay attention to how you feel and if symptoms of heart or lung disease worsen, consider contacting your health care professional.
• Go to centraloregonfire.org to learn more about smoke safety and prescribed burning in Central Oregon and visit centraloregonfire.org/protect-your-health for more smoke preparedness resources.
For more information on prescribed burning in Central Oregon, visit centraloregonfire.org and for information specific to the Deschutes National Forest visit fs.usda.gov/deschutes. Follow us on X . Text “COFIRE” to 888-777 to receive wildfire and prescribed fire text alerts.
About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
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04/30/2026

The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plans to implement a prescribed fire of up to 577 acres, 2 miles west of Bend, OR. Operations are planned on Wednesday and Thursday (4/29-30/2026). The legal location is: Township 18S, Range 11 E, Sec. 29. Operations will begin as early as 10:00 AM, and will continue until ignitions are complete, or conditions become unfavorable. Smoke may be visible from town and the Cascade Lake Highway, which will remain open.
This treatment is part of the West Bend EIS. The prescribed fire is intended to reduce hazardous fuels in and adjacent to wildlife habitat and return forest stands to historic conditions by reintroducing fire on the landscape. Central Oregon’s forests are adapted to frequent, low-intensity fires.

What does this mean for you?
• During prescribed burns, smoke may settle in low-lying areas overnight
• All residents are encouraged to close windows at night to avoid smoke impacts
• When driving in smoky areas, drivers should slow down and turn on headlights
• If you have heart or lung disease, asthma, or other chronic conditions, ask your doctor about how to protect yourself from smoke
• Go to centraloregonfire.org to learn more about smoke safety and prescribed burning in Central Oregon

See map below for specific location.
For more information on prescribed burning in Central Oregon, visit centraloregonfire.org/ and for information specific to the Deschutes National Forest visit www.fs.usda.gov/deschutes. Follow us on
X/Twitter . Text “COFIRE” to 888-777 to receive wildfire and prescribed fire text alerts.

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04/28/2026

Deschutes National Forest

Forest Service News Release

Public Affairs Specialist: Jaimie Olle
(541) 640-3192
[email protected]
fs.usda.gov/r06/deschutes
Prescribed Burning Planned Tuesday 3 Miles Southwest of Sisters and 15 Miles Southeast of Bend
Central Oregon, April 27, 2026 — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning prescribed burning on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters Ranger District on Tuesday if conditions remain favorable.

Firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District are planning to conduct ignitions on up to 366 acres on SAFR 139 & 140 Prescribed Burn units located three miles southwest of Sisters.

Ignitions are planned for 9:30 a.m. The public is asked to avoid trails in the area, including the Metolius-Windigo Trail. Recreationists are encouraged to use an alternate route south of Sisters Cow Camp. People driving along Forest Service Road 1513 should slow down and use caution as firefighting personnel will be working along the roadway and there will be smoke impacts. There may also be smoke impacts to Forest Service Roads 15 and 16.

Residents in Sisters and surrounding areas are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts. Smoke impacts are most likely overnight and in the early morning hours.

The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plans to conduct up to 200 acres of ignitions on the Flank 1 Prescribed Burn located 15 miles southeast of Bend on the west side of Forest Service Road (FSR) 18 just north of FSR 18 and FSR 25 junction and Camp II OHV Staging Area.

Ignitions are planned around 9:30 a.m. and will be visible from Highway 20 and portions of Bend. Trail closures are in place for the Opine OHV Trails System for Trail #020, #022, and #025. Closures will remain in place for multiple days while mop-up and patrol operations continue after the prescribed burn is complete. Firefighters will reopen trails once conditions have been assessed and are determined safe for the public.

Prescribed burns can protect homes from tragic wildfires. Fire management officials work with Oregon Department of Forestry smoke specialists to plan prescribed burns. Prescribed burns are conducted when weather is most likely to move smoke up and away from our communities. While prescribed fire managers take significant preventive measures, it’s likely that communities may experience some smoke during or immediately after a prescribed burn.

What does this mean for you?
During prescribed burns, smoke may settle in low-lying areas overnight and in the early morning hours.
• All residents are encouraged to close doors and windows at night to avoid smoke impacts.
• If available, use a portable air cleaner. Air cleaners work best running with doors and windows closed. You can also create a DIY air cleaner.
• If you have a central air system, use it to filter air. Use high-efficiency filters if possible.
• When driving in smoky areas, drivers should slow down, turn on headlights and turn air to recirculating.
• If you have heart or lung disease, asthma, or other chronic conditions, pay attention to how you feel and if symptoms of heart or lung disease worsen, consider contacting your health care professional.
• Go to centraloregonfire.org to learn more about smoke safety and prescribed burning in Central Oregon and visit centraloregonfire.org/protect-your-health for more smoke preparedness resources.
For more information on prescribed burning in Central Oregon, visit centraloregonfire.org and for information specific to the Deschutes National Forest visit fs.usda.gov/deschutes. Follow us on X . Text “COFIRE” to 888-777 to receive wildfire and prescribed fire text alerts.
About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
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04/27/2026

Due to local drought declarations and the seasonal fire outlook, debris burning season will close at dusk this Thursday, April 30, 2026.

04/23/2026

Deschutes National Forest

Forest Service News Release

Public Affairs Specialist: Jaimie Olle
(541) 640-3192
[email protected]
fs.usda.gov/r06/deschutes
Prescribed Burning Planned Friday Across the Deschutes National Forest
Central Oregon, April 23, 2026 — Firefighters on all three ranger districts on the Deschutes National Forest are planning prescribed burning ignitions Friday if conditions are favorable.

Firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District are planning to conduct ignitions on up to 100 acres on Hwy 20 South Unit 79 Prescribed Burn located just west of Highway 20 along the north side of Cold Springs Cutoff Road (Forest Service Road 1012). This prescribed burn will connect with prior burn units to create a corridor along Highway 20 where firefighters can safely and effectively stop potential future wildfires.

Ignitions are planned for 10 a.m. While no road or trail closures are anticipated, Cold Springs Cutoff Road is adjacent to a portion of the prescribed burn. People driving in the area should slow down and use caution as firefighting personnel will be working along the roadway and there will be smoke impacts. Smoke may impact Highway 20. Pilot car operations may be used if necessary for roadway safety.

Residents in Black Butte Ranch, Tollgate subdivision, Sisters and surrounding area are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts. Smoke impacts are most likely overnight and in the early morning hours.

The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plans to conduct up to 363 acres of ignitions on the Yoda 3/4/5 Prescribed Burn units located 11 miles south of Bend and four miles east of Lava Butte. This prescribed burn is part of the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project.

Ignitions are planned for 11 a.m. Residents in Bend and Sunriver are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts. Smoke impacts are most likely overnight and in the early morning hours. There is a potential for nighttime smoke impacts to Highway 97.

Firefighters on the Crescent Ranger District plan to conduct up to 80 acres of ignitions on the Sting 17 and 18 Prescribed Burn units located four miles west of the Highway 58 and Highway 97 junction.

Ignitions are planned for 11 a.m. Trail closures are in place for OHV Trails #13 and #39. Closures will remain in place for multiple days while mop-up and patrol operations continue after the prescribed burn is complete. Firefighters will reopen trails once conditions have been assessed and are determined safe for the public.

Residents in the Two Rivers subdivision are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts. Smoke impacts are most likely overnight and in the early morning hours.

Prescribed burns can protect homes from tragic wildfires. Fire management officials work with Oregon Department of Forestry smoke specialists to plan prescribed burns. Prescribed burns are conducted when weather is most likely to move smoke up and away from our communities. While prescribed fire managers take significant preventive measures, it’s likely that communities may experience some smoke during or immediately after a prescribed burn.

What does this mean for you?
During prescribed burns, smoke may settle in low-lying areas overnight and in the early morning hours.
• All residents are encouraged to close doors and windows at night to avoid smoke impacts.
• If available, use a portable air cleaner. Air cleaners work best running with doors and windows closed. You can also create a DIY air cleaner.
• If you have a central air system, use it to filter air. Use high-efficiency filters if possible.
• When driving in smoky areas, drivers should slow down, turn on headlights and turn air to recirculating.
• If you have heart or lung disease, asthma, or other chronic conditions, pay attention to how you feel and if symptoms of heart or lung disease worsen, consider contacting your health care professional.
• Go to centraloregonfire.org to learn more about smoke safety and prescribed burning in Central Oregon and visit centraloregonfire.org/protect-your-health for more smoke preparedness resources.
For more information on prescribed burning in Central Oregon, visit centraloregonfire.org and for information specific to the Deschutes National Forest visit fs.usda.gov/deschutes. Follow us on X . Text “COFIRE” to 888-777 to receive wildfire and prescribed fire text alerts.
About the Forest Service: The USDA Forest Service has for more than 100 years brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Grounded in world-class science and technology– and rooted in communities–the Forest Service connects people to nature and to each other. The Forest Service cares for shared natural resources in ways that promote lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, maintains the largest wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. The Forest Service also has either a direct or indirect role in stewardship of about 900 million forested acres within the U.S., of which over 130 million acres are urban forests where most Americans live.
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04/15/2026