Alder Springs Fire in Central Oregon was human-caused, officials say

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Officials announced Thursday that the Alder Springs Fire burning in Jefferson and Deschutes counties was human-caused.

The Central Oregon Incident Management Team says that investigators are pursuing active leads, but no charges have been filed.

The Alder Springs Fire sparked on Monday, prompting multiple evacuations as the flames quickly spread to 2,500 acres.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds...