Brush fire erupts in central Oregon after property owner shoots exploding target

A property owner shooting at an exploding target caused a brush fire in Redmond on Sunday afternoon, fire officials said. Firefighters arrived in the 10400 block of Northwest Oak Lane after receiving ...

Fire starts after property owner shoots at 'exploding target' in Redmond

A brush fire that spread quickly in northwest Redmond prompted a third-alarm response and air support Sunday afternoon, but officials said no homes were damaged ...
Post Independent Citizen Telegram

Exploding target starts Rifle fire

RIFLE – The cause of Sunday’s 3-acre Fravert Reservoir brush fire has been determined to have been an exploding rifle target, according to Colorado River Fire Rescue authorities. A responsible party ...
The Durango Herald

U.S. Forest Service bans exploding targets

DENVER – The U.S. Forest Service announced a ban on exploding targets Monday, citing them as a major cause of wildfires. Shooters who use exploding targets have ignited 16 wildfires since last year, ...
KTVZ

UPDATE: Redmond Fire and Rescue Report Fire Started by Resident Shooting at Exploding Targets

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- KTVZ News has confirmed that the Oak Fire was started by a resident who was shooting at exploding targets. Below is the press release from Redmond Fire and Rescue. July 19, ...