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.
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Public Safety Articles in Douglas County
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
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.
Umpqua National Forest Moves to Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions Friday
Umpqua National Forest moves to Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions Friday, banning wilderness campfires and chainsaw use while allowing fires only in approved Forest Service rings at designated recreation sites.
Winston Woman Identified in Fatal Diamond Lake Boulevard Collision
Roseburg police have identified the pedestrian killed in a July 18 collision on Diamond Lake Boulevard as 36-year-old China Anna-Marie Fields of Winston. Police said the incident does not appear criminal in nature and remains under investigation.
Two More Rabid Bats Identified in Douglas County; Resident Bitten
Two more bats found in Douglas County have tested positive for rabies, bringing the county’s total to three cases this year. One resident was bitten after picking up a sick bat, while another bat was discovered by a vaccinated dog.
Illinois Man Dies in Boating Incident at Diamond Lake
A 71-year-old Illinois man died after falling from a pontoon boat at Diamond Lake. Divers with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office later recovered his body from the lake.