PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Crews extinguished a brush fire in North Portland on Monday night, but under different circumstances it could’ve been more of a challenge, Portland Fire and Rescue said.

“Add a little wind to this fire and this could have been a much more dangerous situation” said Battallion Chief Steve Bregman.

The brush fire started around 7:15 p.m. in the area of North Edgewater and North Willamette Street. The fire, creeping toward the North Willamette Bluff, had already burned a 300’x50′ area when crews arrived. The fire was quickly extinguished in large part to the lack of wind.

Portland fire wanted to remind people that vegetation in Portland and the surrounding areas is still vulnerable to fires.

“The weather forecast is for very warm and dry conditions for the remainder of the week,” Portland Fire said in a press release. “PF&R officials have issued a warning to residents to be extremely careful with any type of burning or outdoor heat sources. This includes BBQ’s, fire pits, burn piles and discarding of cigarettes.”