Staff Report / Bendlocal.org

**Bend Fire & Rescue Reminds Public Not to Drive Intoxicated**

Bend Fire & Rescue in Bend, Oregon, has issued an important reminder to the community about the dangers of driving while intoxicated. The agency urges individuals not to put others' lives at risk through impaired driving. In their message, they also expressed gratitude to local law enforcement officers for their efforts in ensuring the safety of Bend’s streets.

Source: Bend Fire & Rescue

Source Type: Fire

Source Location: Bend

Bend, OR

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