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Crews Knock Down Garage Fire Off Fisher Road in Garden Valley Area

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

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.

Roseburg Fire Department Member to Receive State Golden Sparky Award

Roseburg Fire Department Member to Receive State Golden Sparky Award

A Roseburg Fire Department member will receive the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Golden Sparky Award June 10 for work expanding fire safety outreach and support for residents with disabilities and other at-risk community members.

Kent Creek Fire Reaches Final Size of 16.4 Acres

Kent Creek Fire Reaches Final Size of 16.4 Acres

The Kent Creek Fire southwest of Winston has reached its final mapped size of 16.4 acres. Crews have completed control line and hose lay around the perimeter and will continue mop-up and patrols around the clock.

Kent Creek Fire Burns 12 to 15 Acres Southwest of Winston

Kent Creek Fire Burns 12 to 15 Acres Southwest of Winston

Firefighters are continuing suppression work on the Kent Creek Fire, located about 5.6 miles southwest of Winston. The fire is estimated at 12 to 15 acres, with no homes or structures currently threatened.

Roseburg Fire To Hold Live Fire Training On NE Fulton Street Sunday

Roseburg Fire To Hold Live Fire Training On NE Fulton Street Sunday

Roseburg firefighters will conduct a controlled live fire training exercise Sunday morning at 233 NE Fulton Street. Residents may see smoke, flames and fire apparatus in the area, but officials say the exercise is supervised and part of firefighter training.

Vehicle Fire Sparks Grass Fire in Hay Field Near Longhorn Lane

Vehicle Fire Sparks Grass Fire in Hay Field Near Longhorn Lane

A vehicle fire in a hay field near Longhorn Lane sparked a grass fire Tuesday evening, prompting a multi-agency response from Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Lookingglass Rural Fire District and DFPA.