Travel trailer catches fire in Sisters forest

A travel trailer was reported on fire approximately one quarter mile north of Best Western Ponderosa Lodge in Sisters at 10:48 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11. The fire was reported by a U.S. Forest Service (USFS) employee. According to Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, the occupant of the trailer was able to exit but sustained moderate burns trying to extinguish the fire.

A USFS engine and Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District crews arrived to find the fire extinguished, and contained to the trailer. Crews on scene provided medical care to the occupant who was transported by a Black Butte Fire District medic unit to St. Charles Medical Center. Other responding agencies included Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Fire Marshals Office. The cause of the fire was determined to be improper disposal of burning material.

Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District encourages all residents and visitors in Sisters Country to have working fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in homes and recreational vehicles.