BEND, OR -- The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland have announced that all prescribed fire ignitions have been postponed until further notice. In consideration of the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic locally and in our region, all burning will be suspended at this time.  This decision to temporarily postpone ignitions will prevent any effects from smoke that might further worsen conditions for those who are at risk in our communities.