Wasco County Commissioners on Wednesday accepted a dissolution petition for the Columbia Rural Fire Protection District. The Petersburg Rangeland Fire Protection Association has been formed to take its place, which was encouraged by the Forest Service to better reflect the commitment to protect crops rather than structures. Don Tschida of the Oregon Department of Forestry says agreements are being put it place to help the new association to go forward. The proposed dissolution of the Columbia Rural Fire Protection District is to go to voters in May.