REDMOND, OR -- Investigators now believe recreators sparked the McCaffery Fire, which scorched more than 450 acres of BLM land east of the Redmond Airport. It started July sixth and prompted the evacuation of West Powell Butte Estates.

Initial reports indicated it was human caused. The Bureau of Land Management tells KBND News it likely started with recreational shooting. Officials say it highlights how just a spark can start a wildfire in these extremely dry conditions.

By July 10, the McCaffery Fire was considered 100% contained at 458 acres and all evacuation orders were dropped. The area reopened to the public July 11th.