BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire that caused an estimated $100,000 damage to a northeast Bend home Tuesday afternoon was caused by the resident burning weeds with a propane torch, officials said – the Bend ...

Apple Valley Fire Protection District officials are attempting to educate residents about illegal fireworks, brush fire danger, and the need to create defensible space around structures. Fire Chief ...

TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire that destroyed a barn in Tumalo Saturday evening was caused by the residents burning weeds with a propane torch earlier in the day, authorities said. Bend firefighters ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A torch used to burn weeds caused a fire outside a West Ashley home, according to Charleston Fire officials. Crews with the Charleston and Saint Andrews fire departments ...

A homeowner in Marana's Contintental Ranch subdivision was burning weeds with a propane torch and caused flames to spread to his house Wednesday. No one was injured in the accidental fire, which ...