August 23, 2022 3:30 a.m.

Firefighters extinguished a wildland fire near Powers over the weekend.

An update from the Coos Forest Protective Association said crews from CFPA, rural fire departments in Powers and Myrtle Point, and the U.S. Forest Service responded Saturday afternoon. Jef Chase from CFPA said the fire, which was burning in grass and brush on a steep hillside, was contained at about 15 acres. Chase said fire crews were assisted by the landowner, a private logging company with dozers and water tenders, several helicopters and a retardant plane.

Crews continued mopping up hot spots through Sunday. Chase said the cause of the fire is under investigation. Anyone with information about the fire should contact CFPA at 541-267-3161.

As of Tuesday, the fire danger level has increased to High on CFPA lands in Coos and coastal Douglas County. More information about restrictions is at www.cfpa.net.