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Deschutes National Forest

Prescribed burn planned Wednesday six miles NW of Sunriver
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Prescribed burn planned Wednesday six miles NW of Sunriver

SUNRIVER, Ore. - On Wednesday, firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest plan to conduct prescribed burn operations on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, six miles northwest of Sunriver and 16 miles southwest of Bend, near Wanoga Butte.

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026

Prescribed burn planned Tuesday southwest of Crescent
prescribed burns

Prescribed burn planned Tuesday southwest of Crescent

Crescent, Oregon, September 28, 2026 — On Tuesday, firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest plan to conduct prescribed burn operations on the Crescent Ranger District seven miles southwest of Crescent near the Rivers North OHV Staging Area and the junction of Highway 58 and Forest Service Road (FSR) 5825.

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

Deschutes National Forest lifts Akawa Butte Fire closure
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Deschutes National Forest lifts Akawa Butte Fire closure

SISTERS, Ore. -- The Deschutes National Forest lifted the Akawa Butte Fire Temporary Emergency Closure on Wednesday, but still advised caution to those visiting the recently burned area.

Thursday, Aug 27, 2026