BEND, OR -- Bend Fire & Rescue says combustibles placed too close to the oven started a Friday night fire that caused about $15,000 worth of damage. The Red Cross is helping the adult and two pets displaced by the blaze on Navajo Road.
According to the fire department, crews arrived just after 8 p.m. and fire in the kitchen and smoke throughout the home. They quickly controlled the fire to prevent further damage. Smoke detectors were not working at the time.