La Pine, Ore—Starting Tuesday, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters plan to conduct prescribed burn operations adjacent to Paulina Lake Road approximately six miles northeast of La Pine and approximately two miles east of the Newberry Estates subdivision. If conditions are favorable, ignitions may continue on Wednesday and Thursday.
Smoke will be visible from La Pine, Highway 97, Paulina Lake Road and the surrounding area. Road and trail closures are not anticipated although the public is asked to use caution where fire traffic and firefighters are present.