Bend Fire and Rescue urges homeowners to create defensible space to reduce wildfire risk

Sep 19, 2025

Melissa Steele of Bend Fire and Rescue outlined steps homeowners can take to reduce wildfire ignitions, including clearing roofs and gutters, moving firewood 30 feet away, and creating three defensible-space zones from 0–100 feet.

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Melissa Steele of Bend Fire and Rescue urged homeowners to create and maintain defensible space around their properties to reduce the risk of structure ignitions during wildfires.

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