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Archive Home > 2001 > March > 28 > Bridge Creek just waiting for a wildfire

Bridge Creek just waiting for a wildfire

By John D. Cramer / The Bulletin
March 28, 2001

A catastrophic wildfire is inevitable " and could occur this summer " in the Bridge Creek watershed, the primary source of Bend's drinking water, according to city and federal officials.

The dry snowpack and summer drought alert have greatly increased the wildfire risk in the....

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