Statement from County Commissioners on Darlene 3 Fire

The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners would like to thank our first responders and interagency partners who are working around the clock to respond to the Darlene 3 Fire and protect our community. We are so fortunate to live in Central Oregon, with a world class response system in our backyard.

We also want to thank our residents, who have come together to support each other during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with all of you who are impacted by the fire and evacuation notices. A special thanks to neighbors in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, and across Central Oregon for your care and support for the La Pine community.

In Central Oregon, we live in a fire adapted ecosystem. We work year-round to protect and prepare our region for the impacts of fire through the efforts of Project Wildfire and other collaborative efforts.

Thank you to everyone involved in this community response. Our thoughts are with each of you.