On Saturday, June 7th, 2014, two fires which ultimately burned together to form the Two Bulls Fire were reported on Oregon Department of Forestry protected private timber lands west of Bend, and continued to burn through the weekend, forcing the evacuation of several homes.
A joint investigation to locate the origin and cause of the fires is being conducted by a team of investigators from the Oregon State Police, U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Walker Range Fire Protection Association, and Oregon Department of Forestry.
Investigators located the origin of both fires, collected evidence, and have determined that the fires were human caused.
The investigation team is interested in any information members of the public can provide. Please call with any information about activity, individuals, or vehicles seen on Cascade Timberlands in the days leading up to the fire.
Cascade Timberlands has added $2,000 for information that leads to a successful conviction.
Anyone with information that could help identify the suspects is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-877-876-TIPS.
You can remain anonymous, and you could be eligible for a cash reward.
While camping at wickiup reservoir near browns mt. our group heard the distinct sounds of mortar fireworks being set off. Not sure if this is the cause of the 2 bulls fire or not but those launches were coming from somewhere near two lakes or gull point.
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DeletePlease contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line with any information about activity, individuals, or vehicles seen on Cascade Timberlands leading up to the fire. Thanks for your help!
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