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DFPA Live-Fire Training May Bring Visible Smoke To Parts Of Douglas County This Week

DFPA Live-Fire Training May Bring Visible Smoke To Parts Of Douglas County This Week

DFPA will conduct live-fire training this week in Roseburg, Myrtle Creek and Elkton. Residents may see smoke between about 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. as firefighters, camera detection staff and dispatch operators train in controlled conditions.

Reedsport Fire Department Seeks Volunteer Ham Radio Operators

Reedsport Fire Department Seeks Volunteer Ham Radio Operators

The Reedsport Volunteer Fire Department is looking for volunteers interested in becoming licensed ham radio operators to support emergency communications in western Douglas County. Training is online and offered at no charge.

Fire Crews Attack Vegetation Fire Along I-5 Near Milepost 144

Fire Crews Attack Vegetation Fire Along I-5 Near Milepost 144

Fire crews are working a roughly 7-acre vegetation fire along I-5 southbound near milepost 144. No structures are currently threatened and no evacuations have been issued. One southbound lane is closed near the scene.

Winston Teen Dies Following South Umpqua River Emergency

Winston Teen Dies Following South Umpqua River Emergency

A 14-year-old boy died Thursday after going underwater in the South Umpqua River near Riverbend Park in Winston. Police said there is no indication of foul play, and counselors will be available Friday for those needing support.

Juvenile Rescued From River at River Bend Park in Winston

Juvenile Rescued From River at River Bend Park in Winston

A juvenile was rescued from the river Thursday evening at River Bend Park in Winston and taken to Mercy Medical Center. Officials said the juvenile’s condition was unknown after the multi-agency response.

Umpqua National Forest Moving to High Fire Danger, Stage 1 Restrictions Friday

Umpqua National Forest Moving to High Fire Danger, Stage 1 Restrictions Friday

Umpqua National Forest will move to high fire danger and Stage 1 Public Use Restrictions starting Friday, June 19, limiting campfires, smoking, chainsaw use, vehicle travel and other fire-risk activities.

National Fire Preparedness Level Raised As Wildfire Activity Increases Across U.S.

National Fire Preparedness Level Raised As Wildfire Activity Increases Across U.S.

National fire officials raised the preparedness level to 3 Thursday as wildfire activity increased across multiple regions, including the Northwest, where new large fires were reported in Oregon and Washington.