Fire destroys trailer south of Redmond; woman charged with arson

Published 8:34 am Friday, July 18, 2025

Capt. Josh Clark, a firefighter-paramedic with Redmond Fire & Rescue, prepares to check on a fire alarm in Redmond. (File photo)

An intentionally-set fire destroyed a trailer and damaged others at an RV park south of Redmond on Thursday.

According to Redmond Fire & Rescue, crews responded about 11:30 a.m. on July 17 to Green Acres RV Park on S U.S. Highway 97. Callers to 911 said they could see a large column of black smoke coming from the park.

Redmond crews and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived on scene and found two RVs on fire, with fire spreading to other trailers and threatening nearby propane tanks. Additional crews were brought to the scene.

Crews knocked the fire down and prevent it from spreading to nearby trailers, vegetation and propane tanks. The area does not have hydrants so water tenders brought in 6,000 gallons of water to help extinguish the blaze.

Crews determined the fire was intentionally set. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jodie Wakeman, 46, on suspicion of first-degree arson, second-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. According to court records, Wakeman lived at the home that caught fire.

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Tim Trainor is Redmond Spokesman editor. He can be reached at tim.trainor@redmondspokesman.com and 541-548-3203.

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