CULVER, OR -- Firefighters were able to stop the Cove Fire at approximately 200 acres, by Saturday evening. Local farmers first spotted the blaze at about 10:30 Saturday morning, and tried to suppress the fire until crews arrived. Oregon State Police, Warm Springs Police and Jefferson County Sheriff's personnel went door-to-door to evacuate around 40 campers and 60 residents. A Red Cross shelter was set up at Culver High School for about an hour, when evacuation orders were lifted.

Investigators with Oregon State Police and Oregon Department of Forestry say the wildfire began in Cove Palisades State Park northwest of Culver. They determined the cause to be improperly disposed of Bar-B-Q briquettes. 

Two vacant homes and several outbuildings were destroyed, but no injuries have been reported. 

Firefighters continued to work hot spots and maintain containment lines overnight, and expect crews from Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras to join efforts on Sunday. While winds have moderated, firefighters continue to watch for new starts in the area.