09/03/26 IFPL Level Change Image Decrease to Industrial Regulations Douglas District, Ore.: Due to recent precipitation, increased fuel moisture and relative humidity across lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will decrease to Level 1, effective today, September 3, 2026, at 12:01 p.m. (noon). This change applies to all lands protected by DFPA within regulated use areas DG 1, DG 2, UA 1 and UA 2,

Single lightning struck tree - 1610 Fire (09/01/26) Tiller, Ore: During the evening of Tuesday, September 1, 2026, several lightning strikes were reported in the Tiller, Oregon, area. At approximately 9:47 p.m., crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), Tiller Rural Fire Protection District, Days Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Milo Rural Volunteer Fire Department, Canyonville-South Umpqua Fire District, and Riddle Fire Protection District began lightning

Fire Danger & Restriction Decrease for Douglas District DFPA NEWS RELEASE: Due to decreased temperatures and precipitation across lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), Public Use Restriction Levels will decrease to LOW effective 12:01 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2026, for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District. Additionally, the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will decrease to Lev

Bottle Creek Fire — Umpqua, Oregon On August 30, 2026, at approximately 1:40 a.m., firefighters from the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) and Central Douglas Fire & Rescue responded to a smoke investigation near the intersection of Tyee Access Road and Tyee Road in Umpqua, Oregon. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered two burning slash piles with fire spreading into the surrounding vegetation. The fire was estimated to be approximately one acre in size. After

KNOW B4 U GO. FIRE SAFETY. HUNTING SEASON Bow Hunters… Know Before You Go Douglas District, Ore: As hunters gear up for the opening weekend of bow season, fire officials with the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) are asking hunters and other forest recreationists to know the current fire restrictions before heading to the woods. DFPA’s Public Use Restrictions, which went into effect May 30, 2026, either restrict or prohibit fire risk activities which could easily

DFPA owns and operates a fixed wing, single engine aircraft that serves several important roles during fire season. While our aircraft is commonly used for Air Attack and lightning reconnaissance, it also plays a critical role in wildfire detection. One area where DFPA conducts aerial detection reconnaissance is the Millcoma Tree Farm, an estimated 210,000 acres of privately owned timberland located in Oregon’s Coast Range and spanning the boundary between Coos and Douglas Co

08/22/26 OLLALA RD FIRE 08/24/26 DIMMICK CREEK FIRE OLALLA ROAD FIRE — WINSTON, ORE. On Saturday, August 22, 2026, at approximately 3 p.m., crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Lookingglass Rural Fire District, Camas Valley Volunteer Fire District, and Tenmile Rural Fire District responded to a report of a natural cover fire near the 3300 block of Upper Olalla Road in Winston, Oregon. Upon arrival, firefighters found an

TENMILE, ORE.: On Sunday, August 16, 2026, at approximately 2:34 p.m., crews from the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), Lookingglass Rural Fire District, and Tenmile Rural Fire District responded to a report of a natural cover fire near the Coos Bay Wagon Road and Burnt Mountain Road crossing, approximately 8.3 miles northwest of Tenmile, Oregon. Upon arrival, firefighters located a large stump fire with slow spread into nearby slash between the gravel road and

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