Bend, Ore. – Fuels specialists are planning a highly visible burn near Sunriver tomorrow. Ignitions are expected to be finished by the end of the day.
Fuels specialists will be burning 3 units near Sunriver. The first is a 61 acre section adjacent to and east of Sunriver along County Road 40.
The next one totals 40 acres and will take place 1 mile northwest of Sugar Pine Butte along Forest Road 9720. If weather conditions remain favorable, fuels specialists will attempt the final, 12 acre burn ½ mile southeast of the High Desert Museum.
The objective for these burns is to reduce fuels and restore forest health in areas that were historically maintained by frequent low intensity fire.
No road closures are anticipated with any of the projects although drivers can expect road flaggers on Road 40 into Sunriver during periods of time where dense smoke may limit visibility.
If smoke drifts on to local roads, motorists should slow down, turn on headlights, and proceed with care.
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