(Photo courtesy of Deschutes County)

Deschutes County Natural Resources will conduct winter pile burning near the Seventh Mountain Resort and Points West communities, about six miles southwest of Bend. Burning will occur for a few days between December 2025 and February 2026.

The County plans to burn piles on up to 24 acres. Ignitions will occur on weekdays when weather, fuel moisture and air quality meet the criteria for safe and effective operations. Crews will avoid burning on weekends and holidays when possible.

Crews will be burning leftover limbs and brush from fuel-reduction work, which helps restore forest health and reduce wildfire risk. The debris cannot be turned into usable products like mulch. Burning it in the winter helps decrease fuel buildup and protects nearby communit

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