New 2,000 acre fire 22 miles southeast of Bend
By Mindy Gould on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
DESCHUTES COUNTY-The afternoon of Monday, October 7, 2024, the Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center dispatched resources to the Pine Fire, reported burning approximately 22 miles southeast of Bend, south of Highway 20 and south of Pine Mountain.
Resources from Central Oregon Fire Management Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Brothers-Hampton Rangeland Fire Protection Association and Alfalfa Fire District responded to the fire with several engines, a 10-person hand crew, 2 dozers and overhead resources. Firefighters on the ground were supported by aerial resources including an air attack, air tankers and a Type 1 helicopter.
Firefighters are currently engaged and will remain on scene. The fire remains active on all sides and additional resources are on order. The fire is currently estimated at 2,000 acres and is 0% contained.
