Firefighters Stop Small Grass Fire Near Care Facility in Roseburg

Roseburg firefighters were called to the area of Aviation Drive and Edenbower Boulevard on Wednesday evening after a natural cover fire was reported nearby.

Crews were dispatched at 6:14 p.m. and arrived to find a fast-moving grass fire being pushed by the wind. The fire had burned about one acre of dry grass and blackberry bushes and was moving in the direction of a nearby care facility.

Firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control and finish mop-up at the scene. No injuries or damage to structures were reported.

The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Roseburg Fire Department used the incident as a reminder that wildland fires can move quickly, especially during dry and windy conditions. Residents are encouraged to have an evacuation plan, keep emergency supplies ready, sign up for local alerts, keep vehicles fueled when fire danger is high, protect important documents, and be prepared for possible smoke impacts.