July 6, 2026 3:50 a.m. 

A grass fire in Winston was contained at 1.5 acres on Sunday afternoon.

A release from Central Douglas Fire & Rescue said firefighters were dispatched to the fire at the end of Wil Way Road just after 1:30 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found the fire to be fast moving.

The first engines initiated an offensive attack along with the Douglas Forest Protective Association. They quickly contained the fire and stopped the forward progress. The fire was started by equipment used to cut grass.

CDF&R responded with 2 Type 6 brush engines and 1 command vehicle. They were assisted by DFPA and the Winston Police Department.