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Fire on Spencer Butte is 'under control,' according to Eugene Springfield Fire

A helicopter dropping water on a forested area.
Tim Breen
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Submitted photo
A helicopter dropped water on the Spencer Butte fire on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

Eugene Springfield Fire said a fire on Spencer Butte in south Eugene is now under control. The agency made the announcement via a Facebook post at 4:22 p.m. Monday.

Fire crews responded to the blaze shortly after 11 a.m. Monday.

Officials said they suspect the fire was sparked by lightning. It was reported shortly after a series of thunderstorms moved through the Eugene area.

Eugene Springfield Fire said shortly after it started that the fire wasn't expected to spread much, because of cooler temperatures and additional rain in the forecast.

The agency said a crew from the Oregon Department of Forestry is remaining on scene to help with mop-up duties.

Eugene Police are asking people to avoid Ridgeline Trail in the area.