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City And County Revoke Occupancy At Budget 16 Motel Over Unsafe Conditions

City And County Revoke Occupancy At Budget 16 Motel Over Unsafe Conditions

The City of Roseburg and Douglas County Building Department have revoked occupancy at the Budget 16 Motel over unsafe conditions that violate public health and safety requirements. Notices are posted on every door, and all residents had to move out.

Semi-Truck Fire Prompts Emergency Response Along I-5 Near Sutherlin

Semi-Truck Fire Prompts Emergency Response Along I-5 Near Sutherlin

A semi-truck’s cab was fully engulfed in flames near milepost 138 on southbound I-5 near Sutherlin. Multiple agencies responded, and DFPA reported firefighters stopped the fire’s forward spread.

Prescribed Burn Planned Near Long Prairie on Tiller Ranger District

Prescribed Burn Planned Near Long Prairie on Tiller Ranger District

A prescribed burn is planned at Long Prairie on the Umpqua National Forest’s Tiller Ranger District beginning October 5. Burning may continue through the weekend if conditions allow. Access closures will be in place, and smoke may be visible nearby.

DFPA to Raise Fire Restrictions to Moderate Starting Monday

DFPA to Raise Fire Restrictions to Moderate Starting Monday

DFPA will raise public use restrictions to Moderate and industrial fire precautions to Level 2 on Monday, October 5. Rising temperatures and falling humidity are prompting tighter restrictions on mowing, power saw use, and other activities across the Douglas District.

Section of W. Goedeck Avenue to Close Oct. 5-19 for Sewer Work

Section of W. Goedeck Avenue to Close Oct. 5-19 for Sewer Work

A section of W. Goedeck Avenue in Roseburg will close Oct. 5-19 for sanitary sewer work. The closure extends east from Old Melrose Road toward Lookingglass Road. Drivers should use alternate routes and allow extra travel time.

Central Douglas Fire & Rescue Awarded Grant for Protective Gear Cleaning Equipment

Central Douglas Fire & Rescue Awarded Grant for Protective Gear Cleaning Equipment

Central Douglas Fire & Rescue has received a $67,554.54 FEMA grant to purchase six specialized turnout gear washers. Each staffed station will receive a machine to help crews clean protective clothing after emergency calls and reduce exposure to hazardous contaminants.

Fire Contained to First Floor of Green Siding Road Structure

Fire Contained to First Floor of Green Siding Road Structure

Central Douglas Fire and Rescue contained a structure fire to the first floor in the 1800 block of Green Siding Road on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Second-floor occupants were evacuating when crews arrived. The cause remains under investigation.