TUMALO, OR -- A Tumalo-area barn was destroyed in a Saturday evening fire. The homeowner discovered the blaze at about 6:30 and called 911.

Firefighters from Bend, Redmond and Cloverdale responded and stopped the fire from spreading to nearby vehicles and buildings. But the barn and its contents are considered a total loss, valued at about $75,000.

Earlier in the day, someone was burning weeds with a propane torch near the barn. Its metal siding did not fully cover the wood framing and was able to ignite. The fire smoldered several hours before it was noticed.