Deschutes Forest Fire Restrictions Begin | Bend News

Bend News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

Starting Monday, July 20th, all wilderness areas in the Deschutes National Forest hit Stage One fire restrictions—no open fires, not even camp stoves or grills—due to extreme heat and rising wildfire risk. This applies across Central Oregon, including Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River Grassland, with limited exceptions at designated campgrounds. Safety is paramount: any spark could ignite a fast-spreading blaze. Liquid or pressurized gas stoves are still allowed, but BLM lands along certain rivers have extra rules, and chainsaws/generators require safety gear and fire watches. Fire…