Five Small Vegetation Fires Quickly Contained Near Riddle
Five small vegetation fires near Riddle were quickly contained Thursday morning. Preliminary findings indicate all five were vehicle-related. Crews from several local agencies responded, and the fires remain in mop-up status.
RIDDLE, Ore. - Firefighters from several agencies responded Thursday morning to five small vegetation fires burning along roadways near Riddle.
The fires were first reported at approximately 8:30 a.m. near the intersection of Pruner Road and Boyer Road. As crews headed to the area, additional fires were reported nearby along the roadway.
Firefighters located all five fires and quickly began suppression efforts. The coordinated response prevented the fires from spreading into the surrounding dry vegetation, according to the Douglas Forest Protective Association.
All five fires were extinguished and remained in mop-up status Thursday morning.
Responding agencies included:
- Douglas Forest Protective Association
- Riddle Fire Protection District
- Canyonville-South Umpqua Fire District
- Tri City Rural Fire Protection District
- Cow Creek Tribal Fire Management
Preliminary findings indicate that all five fires were vehicle-related. Investigators are continuing to examine the incidents to determine the specific cause of each ignition.
With warm temperatures, dry vegetation and elevated fire danger across the district, DFPA reminded motorists that even a small roadside spark can quickly develop into a fast-moving wildfire.
Drivers are encouraged to keep vehicles properly maintained, avoid parking or driving through dry vegetation and make sure trailer safety chains are secured and not dragging on the roadway.
Anyone who sees smoke or fire should immediately call 911.
DFPA said this would be the agency’s only information release regarding the fires.
Five small vegetation fires near Riddle were quickly contained Thursday morning. Preliminary findings indicate all five were vehicle-related. Crews from several local agencies responded, and the fires remain in mop-up status. (Image courtesy of the Douglas Forest Protective Association)
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