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Canceled Burn Sparks 1,500-Acre Pine Mountain Wildfire

5/9/2026

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Officials cancelled Thursday’s prescribed burn on Pine Mountain, but spot fires ignited, turning the effort into a wildfire.
The Pine Mountain wildfire now covers roughly 1,500 acres.
Fire officials have deployed additional crews to help contain the blaze.
Smoke may be visible from Highway 20, Bend and the Newberry area.
The Pine Mountain area stays closed to traffic and campers as crews work on containment.

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Story summary

Officials cancelled Thursday’s prescribed burn on Pine Mountain, but spot fires ignited, turning the effort into a wildfire.
The Pine Mountain wildfire now covers roughly 1,500 acres.
Fire officials have deployed additional crews to help contain the blaze.
Smoke may be visible from Highway 20, Bend and the Newberry area.
The Pine Mountain area stays closed to traffic and campers as crews work on containment.