According to Sisters Fire Chief Don Mouser, the blaze and suppression efforts destroyed portions of the roof, structural rafters, joists, the ceiling and carpet in the living room and one bedroom.

Mouser had no estimate of what the damage would cost to repair.

Mouser said the most likely cause of the blaze was a build up of creosote in the stove. He said it was the first house fire of the season.

The Sisters area frequently has a rash of house fires when the weather turns cold in the fall. They are also frequently caused by sparks from wood stoves igniting a buildup of pine needles on the roof.

"Everyone needs to keep their flues cleared, the pine needles off the roof and watch those fires," the chief said.