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Fire Danger Level Reduced from Extreme to High Across Douglas District

Fire Danger Level Reduced from Extreme to High Across Douglas District

DFPA will lower the fire danger from EXTREME to HIGH on August 15, 2025, due to cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Public Use Restrictions remain in place, with limits on certain activities, open burning bans, and safety requirements to help prevent wildfires.

Fire Danger Raised to Extreme Across Douglas District: Public Restrictions Increase

Fire Danger Raised to Extreme Across Douglas District: Public Restrictions Increase

The Douglas Forest Protective Association has raised the fire danger to EXTREME across the Douglas District, effective August 10. New restrictions ban activities like using power saws, mowing dry grass, and metal work on private property until further notice.

Mt. Nebo Wildland Fire Scorches Four Acres; Drone Use Grounds Aerial Response

Mt. Nebo Wildland Fire Scorches Four Acres; Drone Use Grounds Aerial Response

An estimated four-acre wildland fire ignited on Mt. Nebo near I-5 milepost 124 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. DFPA, Roseburg Fire, and Central Douglas crews attacked by ground and air until drone interference grounded aircraft. By 9:57 p.m., 50% of the perimeter was trailed.

New Wildfires Ignite in Cascade Range Following Recent Thunderstorms

New Wildfires Ignite in Cascade Range Following Recent Thunderstorms

In the wake of afternoon thunderstorms that swept over the Cascade Range this week, USDA Forest Service crews are actively responding to multiple new fire starts in the Diamond Lake District. Rapid spotting of smoke plumes has enabled swift deployment of aerial and ground resources to keep these incidents small

Douglas Forest Protective Association Elevates Industrial Fire Precaution Level to 3

Effective July 14, 2025, IFPL will rise to Level 3 in Douglas County. Restrictions apply to industrial operations on public and private forestlands, including limited hours for power-driven machinery. Details at www.dfpa.net or www.blm.gov/orwafire.

Crews Halt Spread of Round Top Fire Near Roseburg

Crews Halt Spread of Round Top Fire Near Roseburg

Fire crews have successfully stopped the forward spread of the Round Top Fire near Roseburg, Oregon. The blaze, now fully contained by dozer lines, burned roughly 8 acres. Mop-up operations continue. No structures were threatened; cause under investigation.

DFPA INCREASES RESTRICTIONS TO HIGH, IFPL TO LEVEL 2

DFPA INCREASES RESTRICTIONS TO HIGH, IFPL TO LEVEL 2

Effective July 1, DFPA raises Industrial Fire Precaution Levels to Level 2 and Public Use Restrictions to HIGH, limiting machinery use times for industry and residents. Fireworks remain prohibited in wildland areas.