If conditions are favorable Monday, firefighters plan to ignite seven acres approximately 10 miles south of Bend and three miles south of Bessie Butte to support the field portion of an FI-210 Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination course and a simulated wildfire response training. Ignitions are planned for 11 a.m. Smoke will be visible from Highway 97 and the surrounding area. No trail or road closures are anticipated. Firefighters will c…
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