Area Fire Crews Respond to Grass Fire on Reston Road

At approximately 12:47 p.m. today, crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association, Winston-Dillard Fire District, Camas Valley Volunteer Fire Department and Lookingglass Fire District responded to a small escaped debris pile on the 4000 block of Reston Road. The total fire size was approximately 1½ acres of grass and surrounding vegetation. The fire was quickly extinguished by the initial attack crews on scene and is 100% contained. This is an important reminder to properly monitor debris burns. With the current lack of substantial rain, fuels are dry and ready to burn. If you have debris burning to do, consider the following: • Clear the area directly around your pile and make sure there isn’t any dry vegetation nearby that could cause it to spread. • Keep a water source nearby, such as a charged hose. • Never leave your burn pile unattended. • When you’re finished, extinguish your burn pile with water and dirt until you can’t feel any heat in the area. Check for heat with the back of your hand. • Monitor your prior debris burns. Extinguished piles can reignite months later in warm, windy conditions weeks after your burn. No one thinks their debris burn will be the one that starts a fire. Please be aware of the current conditions and monitor your piles - it could mean one less wildfire in our valley this spring. Via DFPA