BEND, Ore. (AP) — State authorities and forest officials said at least 14 wildfires that have erupted across central Oregon over the past three weeks are believed to have been intentionally started.
Officials on Sunday did not release details on which fires were started by arsonists, but they urge the public to report suspicious activity.
KTVZ-TV reported that authorities said it’s too early to tell if one or several people have been starting the fires.
The Bend TV station and KOIN-TV in Portland said officials have determined arson is to blame for the southern Oregon fire that has scorched more than 5 square miles.
The blaze near Paisley, which started Wednesday, was reported to be about 65 percent contained Sunday.
