August 12, 2022 4:10 a.m.

Crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association and Glide Rural Fire Protection District responded to a natural cover fire near the 14000 block of the North Umpqua Highway between Roseburg and Glide, at about 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

DFPA Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said the forward spread of the fire was estimated at a quarter of an acre. Pope said it was quickly knocked down with helicopter and strategic initial attack resources.

By 4:30 p.m., crews had 70 percent of the heat suppressed and worked through the evening until containment reached 100 percent. Pope said the fire is human caused, and is currently under investigation.