On Wednesday evening, a fire ignited at the Knott Landfill compost facility. Bend Fire & Rescue responded and worked with Republic Services and County staff to knock down the fire. No buildings were impacted and no one was injured. After investigation, the most likely cause of the fire is spontaneous combustion.
The fire is continuing to smolder, and smoke remains visible in the area. Knott Landfill will remain open to the public, however, yard debris, wood waste and sod collection will be temporarily diverted from the composting facility to another portion of the landfill.
For more information about landfill hours and operations, visit www.deschutes.org/sw.
