Firefighters with the Douglas Forest Protective Association knocked down the Martin Creek Fire early Thursday morning.

Public Information Officer Rachael Pope said the fire was reported around 6:00 p.m. Wednesday night, about 7 miles north of Glendale near Martin Creek Road. Pope said forward spread was eliminated and 15 percent of mop up was complete by mid-morning Thursday. Crews will continue working until the fire is fully contained. The fire is currently estimated to be 8 acres.

Pope said the fire is human caused and is currently under investigation. More details are expected in a future report.

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