September 19, 2025 4:10 a.m. 

Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association and Central Douglas Fire & Rescue responded to an estimated 0.25-acre grass fire at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.

DFPA Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said the fire was located near the intersection of Wilbur Cemetery Road and Old Highway 99 North, in the Wilbur area.

Pope said upon arrival on the scene, crews found a moderately moving grass fire located between the creek and the road. Immediate action was taken, and the fire was quickly knocked down. The confirmed 2.2-acre fire was 90 percent mopped up, as of Thursday evening. The cause of the Wilbur Road Fire is under investigation.

Pope said even with cooler weather and shorter days, fire danger throughout the district is prevalent, as fire season continues. Get the latest updates at: www.dfpa.net.