June 1, 2021 4:20 a.m.

Crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association and Douglas County Fire District No. 2 responded to a grass fire Monday afternoon that was located approximately six miles northeast of Roseburg, near Sable Drive.

Kyle Reed of DFPA said firefighters arrived on the scene of the Sable Drive Fire at around 3:20 p.m. and reported a slow-moving grass fire that was burning between Sable Drive and the North Umpqua River. The Sable Drive Fire consumed about an acre and a half of grass and brush before firefighters contained the blaze. Crews remained on the scene for about two hours, mopping up hot spots and securing control lines.

Reed said a preliminary investigation indicated the fire resulted from a rekindled debris pile that was not fully extinguished. Reed said anyone who burned debris over the winter or spring months should recheck the burned area to ensure that the pile was fully extinguished. Reed said the responsible party who burned the debris pile can be cited for allowing the fire to rekindle and escape containment, in addition to being held liable for fire suppression costs and associated damages that result from the fire.