Articles from the December 3, 2020 edition

Updated Dec 3, 2020

Beginning today, firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District will ignite several burn piles south of the City of Sisters in the Melvin Butte area. As conditions remain favorable, firefighters will begin igniting approximately 120 acres of hand piles within the Vin Stewardship area. The units proposed are along the 1628 road system (off Three Creek Road) in the Melvin Butte project area. Once ignited, units are monitored by firefighters until they are declared out. The intent of the project is to reduce hazardous fuels and to... Full story