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Partial Ford’s Pond Trail Closure Planned April 28-29 For Herbicide Treatment

Partial Ford’s Pond Trail Closure Planned April 28-29 For Herbicide Treatment

A portion of the Ford’s Pond loop trail will be closed April 28-29 while crews treat invasive species as part of a prairie restoration project. The rest of the loop will remain open.

Occupant Rescued From Apartment Fire On West Harvard Avenue In Roseburg

Occupant Rescued From Apartment Fire On West Harvard Avenue In Roseburg

One person was rescued and taken to a hospital Friday after a fire broke out in an apartment on W. Harvard Avenue in Roseburg. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze and prevented it from spreading to three other apartments.

Free Online Wildfire Safety Webinar Set For May 6

Free Online Wildfire Safety Webinar Set For May 6

Douglas Public Health Network and Thrive Umpqua will host a free online wildfire safety webinar May 6, covering home preparation, evacuations, fire risks, local resources, burn restrictions, and public-use rules ahead of wildfire season.

Nighttime Paving To Begin April 26 On Oregon 42 Between Winston And I-5

Nighttime paving is set to begin April 26 on Oregon 42 between Winston and Interstate 5. ODOT says drivers should expect overnight lane closures, side road approach work, detours in early May, and construction noise as the project moves forward.

Douglas County ARES Invites Public To NOAA SKYWARN Presentation In Roseburg

Douglas County ARES Invites Public To NOAA SKYWARN Presentation In Roseburg

Douglas County ARES and Douglas County Emergency Management will host a NOAA SKYWARN presentation in Roseburg on May 19. The public is invited to learn more about severe weather, storm spotting and emergency communications during the free event at the OSU Extension Auditorium.

DFPA Reports Three Douglas County Fires on April 9, Warns of Dry Early Season Conditions

DFPA Reports Three Douglas County Fires on April 9, Warns of Dry Early Season Conditions

DFPA crews responded to three Douglas County fires on April 9, including the Baby Bear Fire near Roseburg, the Tyee Road Fire near Umpqua, and the Morgan Creek Fire near Myrtle Creek. Officials also warned that dry early season conditions are increasing wildfire risk.

DFPA Reports Two Fires Near Roseburg and Umpqua, No Threat to Structures

DFPA Reports Two Fires Near Roseburg and Umpqua, No Threat to Structures

DFPA crews were working two fires Thursday near Roseburg and Umpqua, including the 12 to 15 acre Hubbard / Bear Fire near Callahan Road and a 2 acre fire on Tyee Road. Officials said weather conditions are helping and no homes or structures are threatened.