REDMOND, OR -- Redmond Fire and Rescue crews were busy Thursday, responding to multiple incidents in Redmond and Terrebonne; two were related to Fourth of July celebrations. 

Just after 5 p.m. Thursday, a brush fire was reported near SW 39th and Obsidian Place, on the western edge of Redmond (pictured below). Firefighters held it at about an acre, and later determined it was caused by the "illegal use  of fireworks." 

Redmond Fire responded twice to a Terrebonne property, in the 5900 block of NW 10th Street. The first incident was just after 2 p.m., when Deschutes County deputies saw a large tree and grass on fire near a home. They advised neighbors they may need to evacuate; although, firefighters quickly contained the blaze to 1.5 acres. It damaged the outside of a house and deck, as well as a neighboring field. Crews were back out at the same location three hours later, when the fire re-ignited. Clinton Decker was cited for reckless burning, for allegedly burning weeds on his property, which sparked the grass fire. Debris burning, including weeds, has been banned in the area since June first. 

At about 1:30 a.m. Friday, firefighters were called to the 2100 block of NW Redwood Ave. in Redmond. When crews arrived, they found two houses heavily involved (pictured above). With help from Bend Fire & Rescue and Cloverdale RFPD, they brought the blaze under control. Everyone escaped the homes safely and no injuries were reported. Investigators determined the fire started with the improper disposal of fireworks. 

Photos courtesy of Redmond Fire & Rescue