Crews Respond to Natural Cover Fire on Reservoir Hill

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Fire crews responded Wednesday afternoon to a natural cover fire on Reservoir Hill, where about an acre and a half of dry vegetation burned along the lower portion of the hill.

The Roseburg Fire Department and Cow Creek Tribal Fire Management were dispatched at 4:53 p.m. after reports of a fire in the area. When firefighters arrived, they found a slow-moving fire burning through dry vegetation.

Officials said the fire was not related to the controlled burn that took place earlier Wednesday morning at the top of Reservoir Hill.

As of 6:30 p.m., the fire was 100% lined, with about 50% of mop-up operations completed. Officials said the fire posed no threat to nearby homes or structures.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Smoke is expected to remain visible in the area through the evening as crews continue mop-up work.

Fire officials are also reminding residents that fire danger is increasing across the area as dry vegetation and rising temperatures create more hazardous conditions. The Roseburg Fire Department and Cow Creek Tribal Fire Management are urging community members to follow current fire restrictions, use extreme caution with any activity that could spark a fire, and help prevent human-caused wildfires.