August 13, 2025 3:50 a.m.

Covering Coastal Douglas County:

Crews with the Coos Forest Protective Association and other agencies are dealing with the Scholfield Ridge Fire, 4.5 miles southeast of Reedsport. A CFPA social media post late Tuesday afternoon said the fire is getting the full response of the agency. CFPA is being assisted by the Douglas Forest Protective Association, U.S. Forest Service, Severity Aircraft from the Oregon Department of Forestry and contract crews including engines and medical personnel.

Nearby residents were asked to stay away from the Scholfield Road area. No homes were threatened by the fire as of late Tuesday afternoon. The cause of the Scholfield Ridge Fire is under investigation.