Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association are continuing work on two fires which began on Thursday afternoon.
Kyle Reed of DFPA said crews at the Elkhead Road Fire east of Rice Hill say the fire has stayed within containment lines. An engine and a landowner representative remain on the scene, mopping up hot spots within the fire’s perimeter.
A preliminary investigation indicates the fire may be related to an escaped burn.
Reed said crews working on the Hayhurst Road Fire west of Yoncalla say fire activity diminished overnight as expected, allowing them to complete hand line around the previously unlined portions of the fire. The fire is still estimated to be 50 acres but a more accurate size will be measured with GPS coordinates when time allows. Firefighters have shifted their efforts to mop up operations. Reed said smoke may be visible for several days are crews working their way to the interior of the fire.
A preliminary investigation indicates this fire may be related to a rekindled slash burn that occurred this past winter.