NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Gary Marshall, City of Bend Fire Marshal, (541) 322-6308

Fire Season Begins Monday

Summer fire restrictions begin this coming Monday. Burning debris within the Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2 will close Sunday, May 16th at dark. Gary Marshall said due to the increasing fire danger, Deschutes County Fire Chiefs have decided to go into a regulated burning closure and declare Fire Season to begin May 17, 2004 at 12:01 a.m. throughout Deschutes County.

No backyard debris, commercial or agricultural burning will be allowed within the City of Bend or Fire District #2. Burning will remain closed until after fire season. Approved small warming and cooking fires will be permitted when safety regulations are in compliance.

As a reminder to all central Oregon residents, Bend Fire Department advises that regulations may vary between governmental jurisdictions within the tri-county area. Please contact your local, state or federal fire agency for specific requirements and closures.

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