BEND, OR -- Bend Fire responded to two house fires within just a few hours, Monday evening. Crews were first called to a manufactured home in Romaine Village (pictured, courtesy Bend Fire & Rescue) at about 6 p.m. after multiple people called 911 to report the home was on fire and flames threatened nearby homes.

Arriving crews stopped the fire before it could spread to any other buildings or vegetation. After a few minutes, they confirmed no one was home. Investigators believe hot embers fell out of a woodstove and ignited nearby materials. The home is a total loss and two dogs died in the fire. Several streets were closed until the all fire crews cleared two hours later. 

Just after 7:30, a fire was reported in a vacant home under construction on NW Tharp Ave. near Summit High School. A neighbor reported smoke was coming from the crawl space vents under the home. Firefighters found fire confined to the crawl space and all the smoke was removed. The cause was not identified but appears to be related to construction work earlier in the day. The fire damage was limited to under the home and flooring that was removed to gain access. Damage is estimated at about $25,000.