DFPA Crews Respond to Lightning Strikes Across Douglas County
DFPA crews are responding after 76 lightning strikes hit Douglas County Sept. 3. Two small fires were contained near Umpqua and Roseburg. Aerial and ground patrols continue today, with 36 cameras scanning for smoke. Fire danger remains HIGH. More updates coming, incl. Dad’s Creek Fire.
ROSEBURG, Ore. — September 4, 2025
The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) is conducting widespread reconnaissance and fire response following a lightning storm that struck Douglas County Wednesday evening, producing 76 confirmed lightning strikes across the district.
Overnight Response
DFPA crews investigated 14 smoke reports overnight, two of which were confirmed as fires:
- Tyee Mountain Fire (Umpqua, OR): Located one mile north of Tyee Road, estimated between 0.25 and 1 acre. The fire is now 100% lined and 95% mopped up.
- Brushy Butte Fire (Roseburg, OR): Located eight miles southeast of Roseburg, estimated at 0.02 acres. This fire is also 100% lined and 95% mopped up.
Reconnaissance Efforts
Aerial reconnaissance flights began Thursday morning around 8:45 a.m. to survey the entire district for smoke. On the ground, DFPA personnel remain on alert to respond to any new fire starts. In addition, operators are monitoring a network of 36 fire-detection cameras to spot emerging incidents quickly.
Ongoing Fire Conditions
The National Weather Service forecasts a high temperature of 94 degrees in Roseburg today, with additional chances of lightning. Fire danger remains HIGH across DFPA-protected lands. Officials urge the public to continue following fire regulations to prevent human-caused ignitions while resources are committed to lightning-related incidents.
Upcoming Updates
DFPA says it will provide another update later today, which will include continued reconnaissance results as well as a progress report on the Dad’s Creek Fire near Glendale.
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