May 8, 2025 3:50 a.m.

Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association are working on the Barrel Ground Fire, northeast of Yoncalla.

DFPA Business Manager Jill Miller said the fire was estimated to be 45 acres as of late Wednesday afternoon. Miller said firefighters are expected to continue working on the fire all day Thursday. It was first reported late Wednesday morning. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

No further information has been released by DFPA.