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Wildfire Information in Douglas County

Industrial Fire Restrictions Drop to Level 1 Across Douglas District

Industrial Fire Restrictions Drop to Level 1 Across Douglas District

Industrial fire restrictions will decrease to IFPL Level 1 across DFPA-protected lands at 12:01 p.m. Sept. 3 following recent rainfall and improved conditions. Public Use Restrictions remain at LOW, and debris burning remains prohibited.

Firefighters Respond to Three Lightning-Caused Fires Near Tiller

Firefighters Respond to Three Lightning-Caused Fires Near Tiller

Firefighters responded to three small lightning-caused fires near Tiller after Tuesday night’s storm. Two fires were secured and transferred to the Umpqua National Forest, while crews continued working Wednesday on the 0.1-acre Elk Creek Fire.

DFPA Responds to Two Fires in Douglas County Sunday

DFPA Responds to Two Fires in Douglas County Sunday

Firefighters responded to two fires in the Umpqua and Lookingglass areas Sunday. Both fires were stopped before threatening any homes or structures, while their causes remain under investigation.

BLM Urges Public Land Visitors to Follow Fire Restrictions as Wildfire Season Continues

BLM Urges Public Land Visitors to Follow Fire Restrictions as Wildfire Season Continues

BLM fire restrictions remain in effect across Oregon and Washington as wildfire season continues. Officials are urging hunters, hikers and other visitors to check local closures and restrictions before heading onto public lands.

Castle Fire Reaches 87% Containment as Crews Continue Mop-Up

Castle Fire Reaches 87% Containment as Crews Continue Mop-Up

The Castle Fire northeast of Tiller has reached 87% containment at 3,613 acres. Crews continue mop-up, patrol and rehabilitation work as 388 personnel remain assigned to the lightning-caused fire.

Fire Near I-5 in Wolf Creek Grows to 5-10 Acres

Fire Near I-5 in Wolf Creek Grows to 5-10 Acres

A grass fire near I-5 in Wolf Creek grew to an estimated 5 to 10 acres Monday evening, with multiple ground crews, Air Attack and Type 2 helicopters responding along Lower Wolf Creek Road.

Fire Danger Raised To ‘Very High’ On Umpqua National Forest

Fire Danger Raised To ‘Very High’ On Umpqua National Forest

Fire danger has increased to “very high” across the Umpqua National Forest as hotter, drier conditions settle in. Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect, limiting campfires, chainsaw use, off-road travel, smoking, welding and other activities.