A fire to a mobile home that spread to another home was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials in a plastic trash can. According to Bend Fire & Rescue:
At 5:58 pm on Saturday, May 2 2026, multiple 911 callers reported a structure fire in the Suntree Village Mobile Home Park. Initial reports were of a single home on fire, with explosions heard. The first fire units arrived on scene at 6:04 pm, finding the fire had spread to a second residence. Crews were able to quickly knock down the flames, both fires were contained within 35 minutes and the last units cleared the scene at 7:42 pm. One home is a complete loss, the second home sustained minor damage. The homeowner declined Red Cross assistance.
Upon investigation, it was found that the fire originated on the front porch of the home that was a complete loss. Smoking materials were improperly discarded into a plastic trash can with other waste material, which then ignited. The fire spread to adjacent propane tanks for a grill, which caused the explosions reported by 911 callers.
According to the Oregon State Fire Marshal, an average of 11 people in our state die each year from fires caused by smoking materials such as cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco. Bend Fire & Rescue would like to remind the community that it is important for smokers to know the steps to take to keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe. While smoking outside is generally considered safer than indoors, discarding these materials into vegetation, planter boxes, bark mulch, or trash cans can lead to a fire. Always discard materials into non-combustible containers that are placed away from anything that can burn.
For more safety information, visit the City of Bend website at https://bendoregon.gov/departments/public-safety/fire-rescue/community-resources-programs/#resources
