SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)-- Smoke could be seen across Central Oregon as fire crews ramp up prescribed burning. Tuesday, 91 acres burned in southwest Sisters as the season comes to a close and wildfire season approaches.

"Should a wildfire start in these areas where we have conducted prescribed burning, firefighters have a greater chance of success at stopping that fire and keeping it small," said Public Affairs Specialist for the Deschutes National Forest, Jaime Olle.

Every year, the U.S. Forest Service conducts thousands of acres of prescribed burns to help prevent catastrophic wildfires.

Last year, fire investigators found that BLM prescribed burns prevented the Darlene 3 fire in La Pine from destroying more land. It's a glimmer of hope after one of the state's worst wildfire seasons brou

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