PRINEVILLE, OR -- A Sunday brush fire in Crook County was caused by recreators shooting at exploding targets, according to the Sheriff's Office. Deputies and firefighters responded to the fire near SW Millican Road and found it quickly spreading. Local and state firefighting resources were able to stop the fire's forward progress while deputies evacuated dispersed campers in the area. 

During witness interviews, deputies learned a group of ATV and dirt bikers shot about a pound of Tannerite. The subsequent explosion set nearby vegetation on fire. Tannerite was not allowed on BLM land at the time of the incident.

One person was identified and cited for Reckless Burning and Criminal Mischief.