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Douglas Avenue Closure Planned for Deer Creek Bridge Tree Trimming

Douglas Avenue Closure Planned for Deer Creek Bridge Tree Trimming

Douglas Avenue will close between Ramp Street and Rifle Range Road from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, for tree trimming near the Deer Creek Bridge. Drivers should use alternate routes and expect delays.

Douglas County Deputies Complete July Speed Enforcement Campaign

Douglas County Deputies Complete July Speed Enforcement Campaign

Douglas County deputies completed 35 hours of grant-funded speed enforcement in July, issuing 42 citations and 78 warnings for speeding, suspended driving, equipment issues and other violations.

Five Small Vegetation Fires Quickly Contained Near Riddle

Five Small Vegetation Fires Quickly Contained Near Riddle

Five small vegetation fires near Riddle were quickly contained Thursday morning. Preliminary findings indicate all five were vehicle-related. Crews from several local agencies responded, and the fires remain in mop-up status.

Castle Fire Remains Uncontained as Crews Prepare for Gusty, Hot Conditions

Castle Fire Remains Uncontained as Crews Prepare for Gusty, Hot Conditions

The Castle Fire remains at 1,550 acres with 0% containment northeast of Tiller. More than 400 personnel are assigned as crews prepare for hot, dry and gusty conditions. Several forest roads and South Umpqua Falls remain closed.

Electrical Fire Causes Smoke Damage at Splitz Bar and Grill

Electrical Fire Causes Smoke Damage at Splitz Bar and Grill

An electrical fire involving a restaurant cooler caused smoke damage throughout Splitz Bar and Grill Tuesday morning. Firefighters contained the damage, and no injuries were reported.

Castle Fire Grows to 1,500 Acres as Management Team Takes Command

Castle Fire Grows to 1,500 Acres as Management Team Takes Command

The lightning-caused Castle Fire has grown to 1,500 acres in the Umpqua National Forest. Firefighters continue strengthening containment lines as a new incident management team prepares to assume command Tuesday morning.

Vehicle Fire Spreads to Vegetation Along I-5 Near Azalea

Vehicle Fire Spreads to Vegetation Along I-5 Near Azalea

Firefighters stopped a vehicle fire that spread into vegetation along southbound Interstate 5 near Azalea on Thursday. Mop-up was completed by 1:47 p.m., and DFPA crews were released from the scene.