Douglas Forest Protective Association firefighters responded to the Richardson Road Fire, a
natural cover fire, Thursday afternoon about four miles north of Myrtle
Creek. DFPA was joined by Myrtle Creek Fire Department, Dillard
Fire Department, and Douglas County Fire District 2 in the suppression effort on the fast-moving grass fire. The blaze threatened two structures, a barn, and several out
buildings, but no damage was reported. Firefighters stopped the fire at two
acres and remained on scene through the evening mopping up
hot spots and securing control lines. Cause is under investigation.
