EUGENE, Ore. - Firefighters, along with the Oregon Department of Forestry, responded to a rapidly spreading field fire near Scharen Road early Wednesday evening.

The fire initially threatened homes on Hampton Road and Hideaway Hills Road.

According to Pleasant Hill Goshen Fire & Rescue officials, quick action from crews and a defensible space created by property owners helped stop the fire from causing more damage. The fire reached and damaged some homes, but the situation could have been worse without these preventative measures.

Evacuation orders were issued due to the fire's rapid spread. The Lane County Sheriff's Office and Oregon State Police assisted with notifications to ensure community safety.

As of 8 p.m. on Aug. 20, the fire is contained at about 3.5 acres. Crews continue to

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