Forest Service burns east of Crossroads

The U.S. Forest Service will conduct a 66-acre controlled burn near Sisters on Friday, October 15.

According to a U.S.F.S. spokesperson, the controlled burn will be conducted just east of the Crossroads subdivision on both sides of Highway 242. Weather permitting, the fire was to be ignited at noon.

Flaggers will be in place to conduct traffic if smoke impacts the highway.

The burn is being conducted to reduce wildfire fuels.