September 3, 2025 3:50 a.m. 

Firefighters with the Douglas Forest Protective Association are making significant progress in containing the 145-acre Dads Creek Fire, about 5 miles west of Glendale.

DFPA Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said crews have completed mop-up within 50 feet of the perimeter, increasing containment to 25 percent. Pope said in coordination with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Level 1 evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday afternoon for homes near the fire.

Pope said additional ordered resources have begun demobilizing. The remaining crews are continuing 24-hour mop-up efforts, allowing night crews to take advantage of cooler temperatures to advance their work. For safety reasons, a temporary Bureau of Land Management Road Closure remains in place in the area. The closure includes Cow Creek Road from the Ruben Historic Site to the intersection with Dad’s Creek.

Get updates on fire restrictions on the Douglas District at www.dfpa.net