DFPA Responds to Two Fires in Douglas County Sunday

Firefighters responded to two fires in the Umpqua and Lookingglass areas Sunday, stopping both before any homes or other structures were threatened.

The first response began at approximately 1:40 a.m. near the intersection of Tyee Access Road and Tyee Road in Umpqua. According to the Douglas Forest Protective Association, firefighters investigating a report of smoke found two burning slash piles with flames spreading into surrounding vegetation.

The Bottle Creek Fire grew to approximately one acre before crews lined and plumbed its perimeter. As of Monday, the fire was 30% mopped up, with firefighters continuing to search for and extinguish remaining heat.

Smoke may remain visible in the area for several days as mop-up work continues.

DFPA assigned three engines, two squads, a 10-person crew, a bulldozer, a water tender and overhead personnel to the fire. Central Douglas Fire & Rescue also assisted with the response.

Later Sunday, firefighters were called to a reported natural-cover fire near the 10060 block of Lookingglass Road. Crews arrived to find a grass fire burning across approximately one-quarter of an acre.

Firefighters quickly stopped the Lookingglass Creek Fire from spreading and completed mop-up work before clearing the scene at approximately 4:10 p.m. The fire has been placed in patrol status and will receive three consecutive heat and smoke checks before it is considered contained.

DFPA, Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Lookingglass Rural Fire District and Tenmile Rural Fire District responded. DFPA assigned four engines and overhead personnel to the incident.

The causes of both fires remain under investigation.

DFPA reminded residents that cooler weather does not eliminate the risk of wildfires. Fire season restrictions remain in effect, and the public is encouraged to continue following all current restrictions.