Another summer heat wave forecast to hit Central Oregon this week prompted a rapid response among government agencies and local service providers Tuesday.
Lightening ignites19 wildfires across Central Oregon Thursday eastoregonian.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from eastoregonian.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
On July 18, the Swamp Wells Trail Fire ignited off of China Hat Road roughly nine miles south of Bend. The fire grew from two acres to 64 acres overnight, and fire officials warned that it had the potential to grow rapidly.
 It didnât, and firefighters were able to quickly contain it.
The location of the fire, however, raised troubling questions for some homeless service providers, as China Hat Road is the location of one of Bendâs largest homeless camps.
For example, what if the fire had rapidly spread toward the woodland camp? And since many homeless people lack access to phones and internet, where fire warnings are typically issued, how would camp residents be promptly notified? And for those without vehicles, how would they evacuate?
New wildfire breaks out SE of Bend, quickly grows to 50 acres; China Hat Road closed Published
Matthew Medina
New wildfire near Boyd Cave southeast of Bend Sunday evening brought quick response, including air attack plane
(Update: Fire at 50 acres, China Hat Road closed at milepost 9)
Residents, others asked to avoid area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new wildfire broke out Sunday evening about a dozen miles southeast of Bend and quickly grew to about 50 acres, putting up a smoke plume visible for miles and prompting a major firefighter call-out to tackle it, as well as closure of China Hat Road in the area.
Darlene Fire lined but continues to burn SE of La Pine; 3 homes, other structures, 21 vehicles lost ktvz.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ktvz.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.