Glide Man Dies in Head-On Crash on Little River Road
A 22-year-old Glide man died Friday morning in a head-on crash involving a passenger car and a log truck on Little River Road near Woodview Drive, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
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Public Safety Articles in Douglas County
Fire Restrictions Increase Across Douglas District as Hotter, Drier Conditions Build
Fire restrictions are increasing across the Douglas District as hotter, drier conditions raise wildfire concerns. Moderate public use restrictions begin June 13, with IFPL Level 2 taking effect June 15.
Cheryl Flick Receives 2026 Golden Sparky Award
Cheryl Flick received the 2026 Golden Sparky Award on Wednesday for her work in community risk reduction and public safety outreach in Roseburg. The Oregon State Fire Marshal award honors achievement in fire prevention and public safety education.
Crews Respond to Natural Cover Fire on Reservoir Hill
Fire crews responded Wednesday afternoon to a natural cover fire on Reservoir Hill. Officials said the 1.5-acre fire was not related to the morning controlled burn, posed no threat to structures, and remained under mop-up.
Prescribed Burn Planned Near North Bank Habitat Management Area
A 122-acre prescribed burn is planned as early as Thursday near the North Bank Habitat Management Area west of Glide. Smoke may be visible, and some trails and parking areas could be temporarily impacted.
Crews Knock Down Garage Fire Off Fisher Road in Garden Valley Area
Central Douglas Fire & Rescue crews knocked down a garage fire off Fisher Road near River Bend Drive within two minutes Tuesday. No one was found inside the home, and no firefighter injuries were reported.
Wildland Fire Training Planned on Reservoir Hill in Roseburg
Local fire agencies will conduct wildland fire training on Reservoir Hill in Roseburg on June 15, 17 and 19, with live burning planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.