Staff Report / Bendlocal.org

**Bend Fire & Rescue Reports Progress of Oregon Strike Teams in Southern California**

Bend Fire & Rescue has provided an update regarding the Oregon strike teams currently operating in Southern California. According to their report, the teams were deployed to assist with ongoing emergencies in the region.

Details on the specific incidents or operations being supported were not included in the update. However, the deployment highlights the continued partnership and collaboration between fire departments across state lines during emergencies.

Bend Fire & Rescue assured the public that they remain committed to keeping local services in Bend fully operational while providing assistance elsewhere. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.

Source: Bend Fire & Rescue

Source Type: Fire

Source Location: Bend

Bend, OR

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