October 9, 2026 4:00 a.m. 

Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association, Central Douglas Fire & Rescue and Myrtle Creek Fire Department dealt with a grass fire in the Myrtle Creek area on Thursday afternoon.

A DFPA post said just before 1:50 p.m. firefighters were dispatched to the fire near the 2000 block of Richardson Road. Upon arrival, crews found an estimated 1.5-acre fire with moderate fire spread. DFPA resources included 3 engines and overhead command staff. By 2:25 p.m. the forward spread of the fire was knocked down and crews transitioned to mop-up.

The fire was human caused with details still under investigation. No homes or structures were threatened by the fire.

Information on fire season restrictions from the Douglas Forest Protective Association are linked at: www.dfpa.net