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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW July 4 is a milestone for Medford woman who will become U.S. citizen ... Emergency services ... Helicopter, ground crews stop fire near Central Point homes ... July 4 is a milestone for Medford woman who will become U.S. citizen ... Emergency services ... Helicopter, ground crews stop fire near Central Point homes ... Homeowner grinding metal, transient camp spark grass fires Comment By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat MailTribune.com By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat Posted Jul. 2, 2016 at 2:04 PM Updated Jul 2, 2016 at 2:16 PM By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat Posted Jul. 2, 2016 at 2:04 PM Updated Jul 2, 2016 at 2:16 PM » Social News Grass fires in a rural residential area and next to an RV lot kept Medford area fire crews busy this morning. At 10:49 a.m., crews responded to a grass fire in the 2200 block of Skyview Drive, not far from Griffin Creek Elementary School. The fire spread to 1.7 acres, according to Medford Fire-Rescue battalion chief Jason John, but didn't harm any structures. Jacksonville, Jackson County Fire District 5 and the Oregon Department of Forestry helped douse the flames. The fire had been contained as of 1 p.m., but crews remained on scene for mop-up, John said. John said the fire in the rural residential area was caused by sparks generated from a property owner grinding metal. "That draws sparks everywhere," John said. Fire season regulations put into effect Thursday prohibit chainsaw use, mowing of dry and dead grass with power equipment and grinding and welding metal between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Because there was no damage and the fire was accidental, the resident won't face citations or costs from the fire response. “People aren’t usually cited in events like that,” John said. A second fire sparked at 11:57 a.m. on Chevy Way behind Triple A RV Center, John said. Fire District 3 took the lead on the response. The fire reached a quarter of an acre, primarily near the Bear Creek Greenway, and was contained before 1 p.m. "They got it under control pretty quick," John said. The cause was an unattended transient campfire, according to Fire District 3 battalion chief Mike Calhoun. Reach reporter Nick Morgan at 541-776-4471 or [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @MTCrimeBeat. By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat MailTribune.com By Nick Morgan Mail Tribune Follow @@mtcrimebeat Posted Jul. 2, 2016 at 2:04 PM Updated Jul 2, 2016 at 2:16 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501