Ridge Fire contained

A fire that flared back up several days after it was first reported neared 300 acres in size before it was contained last week. Though structures in the area were threatened, none were ultimately lost.

The Ridge Fire was located on Douglas Rd southwest of Sundance and was first reported at 2 p.m. on July 9. It was discovered to be a flare-up from a previous fire on July 6.

On day one, according to Fire Warden Charlie Harrison, it displayed extreme fire behavior and the rate of spread was rapid, with spotting ahead of the main fire.

As the fire grew to around 200 acres, fire lines were establis...