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Prescribed Burns Earlier This Year

Central Oregon’s prescribed fire season is in full swing and wrapping up soon. Jean Nelson Dean, with the Forest Service, tells KBND News, continued drought conditions dictate an early end to the burn season. “Usually we’ll be later in April and into May. This year, because we anticipate fire season starting earlier, we’re going to finish up with our prescribed fire season. It’s kind of like everything is moving- bumping ahead a month or so.” She says fire managers prioritize burns in areas where the forest neighbors development, like residential areas or infrastructure. With several prescribed burns occurring in Sisters Country, the Deschutes National Forest will host an open house next week to answer questions and offer more information on the upcoming fire season. It’s next Monday, April 11th at 5:30at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Hall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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