Wildfire is a natural occurrence in our Central Oregon forests. Our community has been threatened by wildfire in the past and will be threatened by wildfire in the future.
Living with wildfire means every person needs to take personal responsibility and actions to protect their home from the threat wildfire. Did you know at least 50 percent of home ignitions from wildfire are caused by burning embers?
Own Your Zone ownyourzonebend.org lists simple actions every homeowner can do in each of three zones around a home to create defensible space. These actions will help slow or stop the spread of wildfire and protect homes and neighborhoods from embers.
Too busy to peruse the website? Listen on-the-go, to these related interviews and clips about wildfire safety:
- Wildfire Safety with Bend Fire & Rescue Chief Todd Riley (20 minutes)
- Own Your Zone: Zone 1 (2.5 minutes)
- Own Your Zone: Zone 2 (2 minutes)
- Own Your Zone: Zone 3 (2 minutes)