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Eight Prescribed Burns Tentatively Scheduled Across Douglas County

Eight landowner-conducted prescribed burns are tentatively scheduled across Douglas County from Thursday through Saturday. Smoke may be visible from Roseburg, Sutherlin, Oakland, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Riddle and surrounding communities.

Eight Prescribed Burns Tentatively Scheduled Across Douglas County
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Several landowner-conducted prescribed burns are tentatively scheduled across Douglas County from Thursday through Saturday, according to the Douglas Forest Protective Association.

DFPA emphasized that the agency issued permits for the burns but will not conduct the operations. Each burn will take place on private property and remains dependent on weather and other conditions.

The updated schedule includes:

Thursday, Sept. 17

  • 11:30 a.m. - 4000 block of Gazley Road in Myrtle Creek. Smoke may be visible from I-5, Canyonville, Myrtle Creek and Days Creek.
  • Noon - 1200 block of North Old Town Road near Oakland. Smoke may be visible from I-5, Oakland, Sutherlin, Fair Oaks, Wilbur, Umpqua, Nonpareil and Roseburg.
  • 1 p.m. - 8000 block of Tiller Trail Highway. Smoke may be visible from Tiller, Days Creek, Milo, Canyonville, Myrtle Creek, Riddle and Tri City. This burn was previously scheduled for Saturday but has been moved to Thursday.
  • 2 p.m. - 1300 block of Fairway Drive in Myrtle Creek. Smoke may be visible from I-5, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Round Prairie, Tri City, Riddle and Days Creek. Smoke from this burn may remain visible for up to two days.

Friday, Sept. 18

  • Noon - 200 block of Joelson Road in Umpqua. Smoke may be visible from Umpqua, Melrose and Wilbur.
  • 1 p.m. - 200 block of Chadwick Lane in Myrtle Creek. Smoke may be visible from I-5, Tri City, Myrtle Creek, Weaver, Riddle, Canyonville and Days Creek.
  • 1 p.m. - 2000 block of Weaver Road. Smoke may be visible from I-5, Tri City, Myrtle Creek, Weaver, Riddle, Canyonville and Days Creek.

Saturday, Sept. 19

  • 1 p.m. - 1000 block of Glenbrook Loop in Riddle. Smoke may be visible from I-5, Tri City, Myrtle Creek, Weaver, Riddle, Canyonville and Days Creek.

Prescribed burns are used to improve pastureland and wildlife habitat, control unwanted vegetation and reduce the amount of combustible material that can contribute to wildfires.

The schedule is tentative and could change if weather or burning conditions are not favorable. Residents and motorists may see smoke near the listed areas while burning operations are underway.

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