Target shooting and restricted ‘exploding targets’ have caused five fires in Oregon since May, state officials said, adding that some people should brush up on the rules before heading out ...

Exploding targets are banned year-round in all of Oregon’s state forests. Materials such as Tannerite can scatter hot debris in a large area, quickly igniting dry fuels.

Officials are cautioning the public after they say five fires caused by target shooting have been reported in the Tillamook State Forest since May.

Larimer County has adopted fire restrictions for areas of the county that are over 6,000 feet in elevation.

Pompano Beach Fire Rescue said around 6 a.m. they received a report of an explosion at the facility on N Powerline Road near Copans Road.

IDAHO, USA — Areas of Central Idaho including the Salmon-Challis National Forest moved to Very High Fire Danger as of late on Monday, July 21, according to a news release.