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Wildfire Information in Douglas County

Three Prescribed Pasture Burns Scheduled in Douglas County Sept. 30

Three Prescribed Pasture Burns Scheduled in Douglas County Sept. 30

Three prescribed pasture burns are scheduled Sept. 30 near Roseburg, Canyonville, and Lookingglass. Smoke may be visible from nearby communities, I-5, and highways 138 and 42. The burns are tentative and may change depending on weather and smoke conditions.

Hogan Road Fire Near Oakland Burns 7 Acres; DFPA Reminds Public That Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect

Hogan Road Fire Near Oakland Burns 7 Acres; DFPA Reminds Public That Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect

A fire near Hogan Road in Oakland burned seven acres Sunday before DFPA firefighters stopped its spread. No structures were threatened. The human-caused fire remains under investigation, and DFPA says debris burning is still prohibited.

180-Acre Prescribed Burn Planned Near Glide as Early as September 29

180-Acre Prescribed Burn Planned Near Glide as Early as September 29

A 180-acre prescribed burn at the North Bank Habitat Management Area could begin as early as September 29, weather permitting. Smoke may be visible near Glide, and several roads, trails, and access areas could be affected.

Fire Crews Contain Two-Acre Vegetation Fire Near Roseburg

Fire Crews Contain Two-Acre Vegetation Fire Near Roseburg

Firefighters contained a two-acre vegetation fire Tuesday afternoon near Dodson View Road in Roseburg. DFPA said the fire was human-caused, with the specific circumstances still under investigation. No homes or structures were threatened.

Umpqua National Forest Lifts Public Use Restrictions Following Rainfall

Umpqua National Forest Lifts Public Use Restrictions Following Rainfall

Umpqua National Forest will lower its fire danger level from High to Moderate and lift Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions beginning Sept. 11. Campfires in wilderness and dispersed areas will again be allowed, along with personal chainsaw use.

Lightning Sparks Four Small Fires Across Southern Douglas County

Lightning Sparks Four Small Fires Across Southern Douglas County

Firefighters responded to five small fires across Douglas County during and after the Labor Day weekend, including four caused by lightning. No homes or structures were threatened.

Fire Danger and Restrictions Increase Across Douglas District

Fire Danger and Restrictions Increase Across Douglas District

Fire restrictions will increase across the Douglas District beginning Wednesday as warmer temperatures and lower humidity raise fire danger. Moderate Public Use Restrictions and Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2 will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Sept. 9.