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FIRE RESTRICTIONS INCREASE ACROSS THE DOUGLAS DISTRICT BEGINNING JUNE 13, 2026

  • Writer: Rachael Pope
    Rachael Pope
  • 3 hours ago
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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 of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District and Roseburg BLM District. In coordination with these restrictions, the BLM Roseburg District will implement Stage 2 Fire Prevention Restrictions on all BLM-administered public lands within the district.

 

Additionally, effective Monday, June 15, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) will increase to IFPL Level 2 on all lands protected by DFPA, including lands managed by the BLM.

 

Moderate Public Use Restrictions

 

Under Moderate Public Use Restrictions, the following activities are only permitted before 1:00 p.m. or after 8:00 p.m.:

  • Non-industrial power saw use;

  • Cutting, grinding, or welding of metal;

  • Cutting, trimming, or mowing dried or cured grass; and

  • Operation of power-driven machinery for non-industrial property improvement or development on private lands.

 

Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2 (Effective June 15)

 

IFPL Level 2 applies to all lands protected by DFPA within regulated use areas DG-1, DG-2, UA-1, and UA-2, and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.

Under IFPL Level 2, the following activities may only operate between 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.:

 

  • Power saws (except power saws operating at loading sites);

  • Feller-bunchers with rotary head saws;

  • Cable yarding;

  • Blasting; and

  • Welding, cutting, or grinding of metal.

 

BLM Stage 2 Fire Prevention Restrictions

 

The BLM's Stage 2 Fire Prevention Order is intended to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires on public lands during periods of elevated fire danger. Restrictions include:

  • No open fires, including charcoal briquettes, except at designated BLM campgrounds:

    • Cavitt Creek Falls Campground

    • Eagleview Group Campground

    • Susan Creek Campground

    • Tyee Campground

  • Gas-powered chainsaws may only be operated before 10:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. Battery-powered and electric chainsaws are exempt from these hourly restrictions and may be operated throughout the day. All chainsaw operations require a shovel, fire extinguisher, and a one-hour fire watch following use.

 

Additional restrictions, exemptions, and temporary area closures may apply under the BLM Fire Prevention Order.

 

These restrictions are designed to reduce the likelihood of sparks or heat sources igniting dry vegetation during the hottest and driest parts of the day. As fire season conditions continue to evolve, additional restrictions may become necessary.

 

Residents and visitors are encouraged to remain vigilant while working or recreating outdoors and to stay informed regarding changing fire conditions.

 

For the latest information regarding DFPA restrictions and fire season updates, visit www.dfpa.net or follow the Douglas Forest Protective Association on social media.

 

For complete details regarding the BLM Roseburg District Stage 2 Fire Prevention Order, including exemptions and area-specific closures, visit:https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2026-06/orwa-fpo-rbg-060126.pdf

 

Additional information about the Roseburg District is available at:https://www.blm.gov/office/roseburg-district-office

 

 
 
 

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