Firefighters in Central Oregon had a busy Fourth of July weekend as multiple brush fires broke out in quick succession. The fires, which included the Peninsula Fire near Terrebonne, the Pilot Butte Fire in Bend, the Hole in the Ground Fire in the Deschutes National Forest, and the Fairgrounds and Coyner fires in Redmond, have all been contained.
Investigation Underway
Officials are continuing to investigate the cause of the fires, including whether fireworks or other human activity played a role. The incidents serve as a reminder of how quickly conditions can change during peak fire season.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
