Public Use Restrictions decrease to High, effective August 12, 2026. (Douglas District) DFPA NEWS RELEASE: The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) has responded to multiple Public Use Restriction violations in the past week, including prohibited debris burning. This is a reminder to the public that violations will result in citations and fines. If an unauthorized fire escapes, causes damage or requires firefighting resources, you may be responsible for damages and

CORRECTION: The Douglas Forest Protective Association is retracting the Public Service Announcement (PSA) issued earlier this morning and replacing it with the attached updated version. The increase to Extreme Public Use Restrictions will become effective Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 12:01 p.m. (noon). Due to an increase in temperatures, decreased relative humidity, and critically dry fuel moisture conditions, effective Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 12:01 p.m. (NOON), the Fire D

RIDDLE, Ore: At approximately 8:30 a.m. on July 30, 2026, firefighters from the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), Riddle Fire Protection District, Canyonville-South Umpqua Fire District, Tri City Rural Fire Protection District, and Cow Creek Tribal Fire Management responded to reports of five small vegetation fires in the Riddle area. The first fire was reported near the intersection of Pruner Road and Boyer Road in Riddle, Oregon. As firefighters responded, addit

Wildfires are burning across Oregon, and several Incident Management Teams have been deployed to support large fires in Southwest Oregon and now Central Oregon. While these incidents may not be in our immediate area, they serve as an important reminder that wildfire season is well underway. Here in the Douglas District, we are currently at HIGH Fire Danger. Hot, dry conditions mean a fire can spread quickly, leaving little time to prepare when an evacuation is issued. The tim

DFPA NEWS RELEASE: Effective Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 12:01 am, Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPLs) will change to LEVEL 3 for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District. The Roseburg District BLM (BLM) is included in the fire season declaration, which imposes certain fire restrictions on industrial operators to help prevent wildfires and has specific Fire Prevention Orders or other restrictions on the BLM-administered

ELKTON, ORE: On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Douglas Forest Protective Association's (DFPA) camera detection center identified a smoke column approximately 3.7 miles north of the incorporated city of Elkton, Oregon. Ground and aerial resources from DFPA and ODF Western Lane were immediately dispatched as part of a mutual aid response. DFPA's fixed-wing air attack aircraft arrived first on scene and reported a moderately moving, wind-driven slash fi

DFPA NEWS RELEASE: Due to the forecast of increased, above-normal temperatures, decreased relative humidity, and reduced overnight moisture recovery, the fire danger level will rise to HIGH. Effective Saturday, July 11, at 12:01 a.m., Public Use Restrictions (PURs) will increase to HIGH for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District, imposing certain fire restrictions on the public to help prevent wildfires. What does this chang

Two Prescribed Pasture Burns Planned for Wednesday, July 8 Weather and workload permitting, two prescribed pasture burns are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, within the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) protection district. Prescribed pasture burns are conducted to improve grazing lands for livestock, enhance wildlife habitat, reduce wildfire hazards, and control noxious weeds, brush, insects, and plant diseases. Historically, local landowners have cond

LIVE FIRE TRAINING RETURNS TODAY DFPA crews will resume live fire training today, July 7, with training exercises continuing through next week, weather and operational workload permitting. Smoke may be visible between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the following training areas: 4000 block of North Bank Rd – July 7–10 2900 block of Metz Hill – Oakland July 8-10 4400 block of Gazley Road – Myrtle Creek July 7–10 The public may see smoke and fire activity during these hours.

🎆 FIREWORKS AND FORESTS DON'T MIX. 🌲🔥 As we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary this Independence Day, let's remember that one spark can change everything. Fireworks are a leading cause of preventable wildfires during the Fourth of July holiday. With warm temperatures and dry vegetation across the Douglas District, even a single ember can ignite a fast-moving wildfire that threatens lives, homes, and our forests. 🎇 Celebrate responsibly. ✔ Follow all local fire restrict

DFPA NEWS RELEASE: Due to increasing temperatures and decreased fuel moisture across lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), Public Use Restriction Levels will increase to MODERATE, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2026, for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District. Additionally, the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will increase to Level 2, effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2026,

Wildfire preparedness starts at home—and it starts with neighbors working together. We're proud to share that DFPA Community Wildfire Forester Lily Wheaton and Public Information Officer Rachael Pope recently had the opportunity to work with KLCC's Love Cross on an important segment called Oregon Ready, highlighting the value of defensible space and the power of the Firewise USA® program. The article features Douglas County's Upper Olalla Firewise Community and recognizes the

DFPA NEWS RELEASE: Due to recent precipitation across lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), Public Use Restriction Levels will decrease to LOW, effective 12:01 p.m. today, Friday, June 26, 2026, for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District. The reduction in restriction levels reflects improved fuel moisture conditions; however, the public is reminded that fire season remains in effect, and caut

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore: The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) will conduct live-fire training exercises throughout the week as part of its ongoing training. Training will take place at pre-designated sites specifically prepared for live-fire exercises, with control lines constructed around each training area to safely contain the fire. These hands-on exercises provide firefighters with valuable experience in fire suppression tactics, hose deployment, and incident

After an intensive week of training, our 2026 first-year firefighters have officially completed DFPA's Basic Fire School and have now transitioned into operational assignments throughout the Douglas District. These newly hired wildland firefighters will begin rotating through schedules to help staff engines, where they'll continue building the skills and experience needed to protect the communities we serve. Training doesn't end here. Throughout the fire season, firefighters

Turkey Hill Fire – June 21, 2026 At approximately 4:00 p.m. on June 21, 2026, the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), in cooperation with local, county, and state partners, responded to a grass fire near Interstate 5 southbound at milepost 144 near Oakland, Ore. The fire was officially named the Turkey Hill Fire and was contained at 10.9 acres. Firefighters conducted an aggressive initial attack with six engines, one dozer, a 10-person firefighting module, and aeria

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) responded to multiple fires throughout the Douglas District over the weekend and is reminding the public that fire season restrictions are in effect. Fire danger levels throughout lands protected by DFPA officially increased to MODERATE on Saturday, June 13, 2026, while Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) increased to Level 2 effective Monday, June 15, 2026. DFPA also responded to several illegal debri

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Due to increasing temperatures, lower relative humidity levels, and the continued drying of vegetation throughout the Douglas District, fire restrictions are increasing across lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) and lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roseburg District. Effective Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., Public Use Restrictions will increase to MODERATE on all private, county, state, and Bureau

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KENT CREEK FIRE. 5.6 MILES SOUTHWEST OF WINSTON, OR: On Friday, June 5, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) responded to a reported natural cover fire located approximately 5.6 miles southwest of Winston, Oregon. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered an estimated 5-acre slash fire burning within an inactive timber harvest unit. Crews immediately initiated an aggressive initial attack utilizing four engines, a dozer, a water t