An "unattended burn pile" located about three miles north of Winston escaped containment Wednesday afternoon, burning approximately 1/4 acre of vegetation near Happy Valley Road, Douglas Forest Protective Association said.
Crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association, Douglas County Fire District #2, and Winston–Dillard Fire Department responded to the fire shortly after 2 p.m. and were able to quickly contain the blaze, officials said.
Firefighters remained on scene for about an hour, mopping up hot spots.
Fire officials remind that debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires this time of year and provide the following tips that should be considered before conducting a burn.