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Wildfire Information in Douglas County

Castle Fire Grows to 1,500 Acres as Management Team Takes Command

Castle Fire Grows to 1,500 Acres as Management Team Takes Command

The lightning-caused Castle Fire has grown to 1,500 acres in the Umpqua National Forest. Firefighters continue strengthening containment lines as a new incident management team prepares to assume command Tuesday morning.

Nation Moves To Highest Wildfire Preparedness Level As Resources Are Stretched

Nation Moves To Highest Wildfire Preparedness Level As Resources Are Stretched

The United States has moved to National Preparedness Level 5, the highest wildfire readiness level, as crews, aircraft and equipment are heavily committed. Oregon currently has 28 large fires, adding pressure to available resources.

Fire Danger Level Rising to High Across Douglas District Saturday

Fire Danger Level Rising to High Across Douglas District Saturday

Fire danger will rise to High across the Douglas District at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 11. Several outdoor activities, including mowing dry grass and using power saws, will be limited to before 10 a.m. or after 8 p.m.

DFPA Public Use Restrictions Increase To Moderate July 3

DFPA Public Use Restrictions Increase To Moderate July 3

Public use restrictions will increase to Moderate across DFPA-protected lands beginning July 3 as rising temperatures and drying fuels increase wildfire risk ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

Western Oregon Could See Fire Risk Build as Summer Moves Along

Western Oregon Could See Fire Risk Build as Summer Moves Along

Western Oregon may stay closer to normal in June, but fire risk is expected to build later this summer as warm, dry weather continues and fuels cure across the region.