The Bend Fire Department responded to an out of control ditch burn on Sunday at a 5-acre farm on Cline Falls Road.

The owner had asked a friend to assist him, but the fire escaped their containment line when the wind shifted, moving the fire into trees, a stored vehicle and a field. Bend Fire responded to the fire at about 12:48 p.m.

The department issued a reminder to anyone conducting outdoor burning to read and know the terms and conditions for outdoor burning; have a burn permit on hand; have your property inspected prior to lighting if applicable; have on hand the appropriate firefighting aids and call the burn information number prior to lighting your fire. If winds pick up while burning, it may be best to extinguish your fire and try another day, the department said. Knowing local weather can also aid in determining the best time to burn.