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BLM Roseburg District Lifts Fire Prevention Order and Associated Closure

BLM Roseburg District Lifts Fire Prevention Order and Associated Closure

The BLM Roseburg District lifted its June fire prevention order and associated emergency closure effective at 12:01 p.m. Oct. 26. The action removes restrictions imposed by that order; separate rules and closures may still apply.

Fire Season Ends in Douglas District as Rain and Cooler Weather Return

Fire Season Ends in Douglas District as Rain and Cooler Weather Return

DFPA ended the 2026 fire season Monday, Oct. 26, lifting public and industrial fire restrictions. Backyard debris burning outside incorporated cities no longer requires a DFPA permit, but residents should check local fire district rules before burning.

Fast-Moving Grass Fire Prompts Second-Alarm Response Near Roberts Creek Road

Fast-Moving Grass Fire Prompts Second-Alarm Response Near Roberts Creek Road

A fast-moving, wind-driven grass fire near Roberts Creek Road grew to an estimated 10 acres Sunday afternoon, prompting a second-alarm response as firefighters worked to protect nearby homes. Multiple fire agencies assisted Central Douglas Fire & Rescue.

Boom Truck Destroyed By Fire Along Highway 42 Near Camas Valley

Boom Truck Destroyed By Fire Along Highway 42 Near Camas Valley

A boom truck was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon along Highway 42 near Camas Valley. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading into nearby vegetation. No injuries were reported, and a fuel leak is believed to have caused the fire.

Old Melrose Road Daytime Closures Extended Through Oct. 27

Old Melrose Road Daytime Closures Extended Through Oct. 27

Daytime closures on Old Melrose Road will continue Oct. 26-27 for sewer work serving the RUSA wastewater treatment plant. The affected section will close from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with access maintained for local residents.

Jackson County Launches Public Safety Radio System With Reach Into Neighboring Counties

Jackson County Launches Public Safety Radio System With Reach Into Neighboring Counties

A new public safety radio system serving Jackson County and portions of neighboring counties, including Douglas County, launched October 6 to improve communications between dispatchers and first responders.

ODFW Warns of Increased Bear Activity as Fall Feeding Season Peaks Across Western Oregon

ODFW Warns of Increased Bear Activity as Fall Feeding Season Peaks Across Western Oregon

ODFW is warning Western Oregon residents to secure garbage, pet food, and other attractants as black bears enter their peak fall feeding season. A poor mountain berry crop could bring more bears into neighborhoods.