Alton Baker Park grass fire brought under control in Eugene

A 2-acre grass fire at Alton Baker Park was brought under control by the Eugene-Springfield Fire Department after just about an hour on Friday, officials said.

The park, which was briefly closed, has reopened.

The fire was reported at around 3:21 p.m. Friday and was declared controlled by roughly 4:15 p.m.

The fire did spread into trees at the park, and an arborist for the city will look at ensuring they don't pose a hazard to the bike path below, said Kelsey Hunter with Eugene-Springfield Fire.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Zach Urness has been an outdoors reporter in Oregon for 15 years and is host of the Explore Oregon Podcast. Urness is the author of “Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon” and “Hiking Southern Oregon.” He can be reached at [email protected] or 503-399-6801. Find him on Twitter at @ZachsORoutdoors.