BEND, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District announced the end of the 2014 wildfire season effective this morning.
All fire season-related rules will be lifted on the district, affecting over 2 million acres of private and public forest and rangeland in 10 counties.
This year, over 16,000 acres have burned in the district – nearly double the 10-year average.
The Two Bulls Fire set the stage for high fire activity, breaking out west of Bend on June 7th.
Wave after wave of thunderstorms started so many fires that the Pacific Northwest Region emerged as hotspot of the nation.
Though fire season will end Tuesday, burn permits are still required for any slash disposal or forest health burning.
Homeowners who wish to conduct backyard burns should check with their local fire department.
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