CROOKED RIVER RANCH, OR -- Two Crooked River Ranch properties were damaged by a small brush fire Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews responded to Southwest Cinder Drive at about 3:20 and had it contained within 30 minutes, but they remained on scene for two hours to build a fireline.

Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue says the fire was contained at 1/3 of an acre, despite erratic winds and hot temperatures. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation.