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Lightning storms spark over 20 fires

Posted on June 13, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Community , Deschutes , Events , Fire , KTVZ , Local , News , Oregon , Weather , What’s Trending , Wildfire

A recent lightning storm has sparked over 20 fires in Central Oregon since Tuesday. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE

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Dept. of Forestry out with new regulations

Posted on June 10, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Events , Fire , Health , Local , News , Oregon , What’s Trending , Wildfire

Amid soaring temperatures, the Oregon Department of Forestry has placed new restrictions on campfires, fireworks, chainsaws, and more. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Elevated fire danger

Posted on June 10, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Community , Deschutes , Fire , KOIN , Local , News , Oregon , Washington , Weather , What’s Trending , Wildfire , Wind

Parts of Oregon, including the Gorge, are at an increased risk of fire danger today – winds are high and humidity is low. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KOIN NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Local taco spot open a year after fire

Posted on June 03, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Local , Positive News , Restaurants , What’s Trending

Bend’s El Sancho has officially reopened its doors nearly a year after a fire badly damaged the restaurant. Learn more here!

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

Photo via CODN screenshot

Burn bans in place

Posted on June 02, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , Ban , bend , Burn , cascades , Central Oregon , Heat , Local , Madras , Oregon , Oregon Public Broadcasting , Outdoors , Portland , Summer , Weather , What’s Trending

With weather heating up and dry conditions persisting, burn bans are in place for many areas. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE HERE

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BLM bans campfires

Posted on May 28, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , cascades , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Fire , Local , News , Oregon , Outdoors , Tourism , Travel , Weather , What’s Trending , Wildfire

Campfire restrictions go into effect on June 1st for multiple areas in Central Oregon, per the Bureau of Land Management. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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BLM closes 40 acres near Bend

Posted on May 27, 2025 By Backyard Bend in categories Local , Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , BLM , Bureau of Land Management , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Local , Positive News , Summer , What’s Trending

The Bureau of Land Management is slated to close 40 acres of land in Juniper Ridge between Bend and Redmond. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Butte Creek Fire grows

Posted on May 26, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Community , Events , Fire , Health , Local , News , What’s Trending , Wildfire , Wildfires

Oregon’s first large wildfire of the year, the Butte Creek Fire, has grown to more than 3,000 acres. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KATU NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Prescribed burns SE of Bend

Posted on May 20, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Localtagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Community , Deschutes , Fire , Local , Prescribed Burn , Summer , What’s Trending

There will be prescribed burning today about 15 miles southeast of Bend. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Portland Ave set to reopen Friday

Posted on May 19, 2025 By Backyard Bend in category Positive Newstagged#backyardbend , bend , Central Oregon , Central Oregon Daily News , Closures , Community , Commute , Driving , Events , Local , Positive News , Road Closures , Tourism , Traffic , Travel , What’s Trending

The intersection at Portland Avenue and Olney Avenue is set to open this Friday, just in time for the holiday weekend. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

Photo via Central Oregon Daily News screenshot

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