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DFPA to Raise Fire Restrictions to Moderate Starting Monday

DFPA to Raise Fire Restrictions to Moderate Starting Monday

DFPA will raise public use restrictions to Moderate and industrial fire precautions to Level 2 on Monday, October 5. Rising temperatures and falling humidity are prompting tighter restrictions on mowing, power saw use, and other activities across the Douglas District.

Section of W. Goedeck Avenue to Close Oct. 5–19 for Sewer Work

Section of W. Goedeck Avenue to Close Oct. 5–19 for Sewer Work

A section of W. Goedeck Avenue in Roseburg will close Oct. 5–19 for sanitary sewer work. The closure extends east from Old Melrose Road toward Lookingglass Road. Drivers should use alternate routes and allow extra travel time.

Central Douglas Fire & Rescue Awarded Grant for Protective Gear Cleaning Equipment

Central Douglas Fire & Rescue Awarded Grant for Protective Gear Cleaning Equipment

Central Douglas Fire & Rescue has received a $67,554.54 FEMA grant to purchase six specialized turnout gear washers. Each staffed station will receive a machine to help crews clean protective clothing after emergency calls and reduce exposure to hazardous contaminants.

Fire Contained to First Floor of Green Siding Road Structure

Fire Contained to First Floor of Green Siding Road Structure

Central Douglas Fire and Rescue contained a structure fire to the first floor in the 1800 block of Green Siding Road on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Second-floor occupants were evacuating when crews arrived. The cause remains under investigation.

Health Advisory Issued for Sunset Bay Beach Over Unsafe Bacteria Levels

Health Advisory Issued for Sunset Bay Beach Over Unsafe Bacteria Levels

Oregon health officials issued an advisory Sept. 30 for unsafe fecal bacteria levels at Sunset Bay State Park Beach in Coos County. Visitors should avoid water contact until the advisory is lifted. Activities such as walking and picnicking remain safe.

Prescribed Burns Planned in Diamond Lake and Tiller Ranger Districts

Prescribed Burns Planned in Diamond Lake and Tiller Ranger Districts

Prescribed burns are planned in the Umpqua National Forest’s Diamond Lake and Tiller ranger districts Oct. 2-19, as conditions allow. Work near Thorn Prairie and Long Prairie may produce visible smoke, with access restrictions planned around the Long Prairie burn.

Three Prescribed Pasture Burns Scheduled in Douglas County Sept. 30

Three Prescribed Pasture Burns Scheduled in Douglas County Sept. 30

Three prescribed pasture burns are scheduled Sept. 30 near Roseburg, Canyonville, and Lookingglass. Smoke may be visible from nearby communities, I-5, and highways 138 and 42. The burns are tentative and may change depending on weather and smoke conditions.