Douglas Forest Protective Association

10/16/2026

Drift smoke from the West Fork Evans Creek Fire in Jackson County, within the ODF Southwest Oregon District, is currently visible in the Douglas District.

At this time, there are no active fires within the Douglas District.

If you see smoke and are unsure of its source, please report the location of the smoke sighting to 9-1-1 or to the Douglas County Sherriff's non-emergency line at 541-440-4463. Providing the location and any details about what you see helps our dispatchers determine whether further investigation is needed.

10/16/2026

Our neighboring district to the south, ODF’s Southwest Oregon District, is currently engaged on an estimated 200 acre fire. This serves as an important reminder of why the Douglas District remains in fire season, even as districts to our north have officially ended theirs.

Weather conditions, fire danger levels and associated restrictions vary across Oregon. Fire season decisions are based on local conditions, and the end of fire season in one district does not mean the same conditions exist elsewhere.

Please continue to follow all current restrictions and remain vigilant as we work to protect our communities and natural resources.

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as fire season remains active throughout southern Oregon.

10/16/2026

🔥 FRIDAY FLASHBACK | From Work Horses to Heavy Equipment

Wildland firefighting has changed a lot over the past century.

In the 1920s, DFPA was already adapting to new technology and advances in fire science while expanding its relationship with the communities it served.

One major change? The Association began replacing work oxen with bulldozers.

By the 1930s, the Association was facing difficult fire seasons, drought and record-breaking temperatures. During this era, DFPA also introduced a new piece of equipment, a 1936 GMC flat-bed fire truck equipped with sideboards, a hauling setup and a 50-gallon open-top barrel of water.

And in the 1930s, the Association's name evolved to what we know today:

Douglas Forest Protective Association.

From oxen to bulldozers, from early fire trucks to today's specialized wildfire equipment- the tools have changed, but the job remains the same.

🔥 Protecting the Douglas District since 1912.

10/15/2026

FIRE SEASON QUESTIONS

We have received several inquiries about whether DFPA will be ending fire season in conjunction with other districts that have announced the end of their seasons.

At this time, temperatures across the Douglas District are forecast to remain in the high 80s over the next several days. We also need a substantial amount of rainfall before we can safely consider ending fire season.

Rain is essential to increase moisture levels in larger fuel types, such as trees and other woody vegetation, and to reduce fire danger in higher elevation areas where fuels may remain dry.

Fire season remains in effect across lands protected by DFPA. Debris burning continues to be restricted.

Please remain vigilant and continue to follow all fire season restrictions currently in place. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding as we depend on Mother Nature and the weather conditions needed to safely end fire season.

10/15/2026

The prescribed burn schedule for this week, week of Oct 11, 2026, has been updated.

We currently have additional permits issued for prescribed pasture burns, tentively scheduled:

Friday, October 16, 2026.

START TIME: 12:30 PM
LOCATION: 500 block of Azalea Road, Elkton
VISIBLE FROM: Highway 38, Highway 138, Elkton, Scottsburg

START TIME: 1:00 PM

LOCATION: 400 block of Speedway Road, Roseburg (Green)

VISIBLE FROM: Highly visible from Interstate 5, Green, Winston, Dillard, Roseburg
If you weren't aware, we also post all of the weekly schedules to our website, at dfpa.net.

https://www.dfpa.net/post/prescribed-pasture-burn-schedule-for-week-of-10-11-26

Modified October 13, 2026.We currently have a permit issued for a prescribed pasture burn, tentively scheduled:Thursday, October 15, 2026.START TIME: 2 PMLOCATION: 3000 block of Newton Creek Road, RoseburgVISIBLE FROM: Interstate 5, Roseburg, North Bank, Wilbur Completed: START TIME: 2 PMLOCATION: 1...

10/09/2026

PRESCRIBED BURN SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 11, 2026.

Modified 10/13/26

We currently have a permit issued for a prescribed pasture burn, tentively scheduled:

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Start Time: 2 pm
Location: 3000 block of Newton Creek Rd. Roseburg
Visible From: Interstate 5, Roseburg, North Bank, Wilbur

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COMPLETE

Sunday, October 11, 2026.

START TIME: 2 PM
LOCATION: 17000 block of Dixonville Road. Roseburg
VISIBLE FROM: Interstate 5, Highway 138 / Diamond Blvd, North Bank, Roseburg, Dixonville.

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Understanding Prescribed Burns and Debris Burning

Prescribed Burns

Prescribed burns are planned land-management operations conducted under permit and specific weather, fuel, and safety conditions. They help manage vegetation, reduce accumulated fuels, improve wildlife habitat, and support healthy forests and rangelands.

Prescribed burns depend on a limited window of suitable conditions. Weather, fuel moisture, wind, and smoke dispersion all influence when a burn can safely take place. These conditions must align to support safe fire behavior and minimize smoke impacts. If conditions are unsuitable, a scheduled burn may need to be postponed until another opportunity becomes available.

Prescribed burning can also play an important role in wildfire prevention. Planned burns are generally designed to consume targeted vegetation and lighter, more readily available fuels under controlled conditions. Although prescribed fires produce smoke, careful planning and favorable smoke-dispersion conditions can help manage their impacts. In contrast, uncontrolled wildfires can burn larger areas and consume a wider range of fuels, potentially generating substantial smoke that affects air quality across broad areas and for extended periods.

Finding the right balance is critical. Opportunities to conduct prescribed burns depend on a limited combination of suitable weather, fuel conditions, smoke dispersion, and operational resources. These factors determine when burning can be conducted safely and responsibly.

All prescribed burns must comply with applicable permit requirements and current restrictions. Burns listed on this schedule may be postponed or canceled if conditions change.

Debris Burning Restrictions

Debris burning includes activities such as burning piles of brush, yard waste, and other vegetation. These fires can escape when flames or embers reach surrounding vegetation, particularly during dry or windy conditions.

During periods of elevated fire danger, debris burning may be restricted to reduce preventable wildfire starts. Even a small debris pile can ignite nearby fuels and develop into a wildfire.

Why Are They Treated Differently?

Prescribed burns are planned for specific land-management objectives and require advance preparation, appropriate resources, and suitable conditions. Debris burning restrictions help reduce the risk of accidental wildfire starts when conditions increase the potential for fire to spread.

All burning remains subject to applicable permits, restrictions, and current conditions. A prescribed burn appearing on this schedule does not guarantee it will occur.

Learn more: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/em-9385-prescribed-fire-basics-fire-weather

10/09/2026

🔥 FRIDAY FLASHBACK | Taking Wildfire Detection to the Skies

Today, aircraft are an important part of wildfire response—but aviation wasn't always part of the job.

In 1919, fire aviation came to the Douglas District.

Before modern radios, GPS and satellite technology, the Association used an innovative method to communicate information from the air: message drops and carrier pigeons were used to deliver a pilot's findings.

Think about that for a moment. 🕊️✈️

More than 100 years ago, firefighters were already looking for ways to use technology and innovation to detect and respond to wildfires more effectively.

That spirit of innovation has continued throughout DFPA's history—from early aviation to today's air attack resources, helicopters, wildfire cameras and advanced communications systems.

The technology has changed dramatically.

The mission hasn't.

🔥 Detect. Respond. Protect.

10/08/2026

HAPPENING NOW| 2000 block of Richardson Rd., Myrtle Creek
Oct 8, 2026

2:25 PM UPDATE

Thanks to quick action by all firefighters, the forward spread of the fire has been knocked down.
Crews will now transition into mop-up.

The cause of the fire is human-caused, with details currently under investigation. No homes or structures are threatened by this fire.

Because of the status of this fire, this will be the final information shared for this fire, by DFPA.

This is a reminder that we are currently in MODERATE Fire Danger with Fire Restrictions in place to help prevent human-caused fires. The mowing of dried-cured grass is restricted from 1 pm - 8 pm. Debris burning is restricted AT ALL TIMES and campfires are only allowed in designated locations. Please follow the restrictions in place for everyone's safety.
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ORIGINAL POST
At approximately 1:48 p.m., crews from Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, and Myrtle Creek Fire Department were dispatched to a reported grass fire near the 2000 block of Richardson Road in Myrtle Creek, Ore.

Upon arrival, crews found an estimated 1.5-acre grass fire with moderate fire spread. Firefighters are currently engaged in initial attack operations.

Current DFPA resources on scene include 3 engines and overhead command staff.

10/06/2026

HAPPENING NOW | I-5 SOUTHBOUND; MILEPOST 138 SB FIRE

Responders from the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), Sutherlin Fire Department, Oakland Fire Department, and Oregon State Police (OSP) are currently on scene of a vehicle-related fire near milepost 138 southbound on Interstate 5 near Sutherlin.

Firefighters have knocked down the forward spread of the fire and are currently working to mop up the area.

Drivers should expect possible traffic delays due to emergency equipment, firefighters working near the roadway, and ongoing mop-up operations.

Please slow down, use caution, and give emergency responders room to work.

10/02/2026

UPDATED PRESCRIBED BURN SCHEDULE AS OF 10/06/26

Several prescribed burns are currently scheduled within the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) protection area. These burns are tentative and may be rescheduled or adjusted due to weather, smoke conditions, or other operational considerations.

Sunday, October 4, 2026

11:00 AM
3000 block of Roberts Creek Road, Roseburg
Visible from: I-5, Winston, Dillard, Round Prairie, Roseburg and Dixonville

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

11:00 AM
200 block of NE Raspberry Way, Roseburg
Visible from: I-5, Highway 138/Diamond Boulevard, North Bank, Roseburg, Wilbur and Sutherlin

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (ADDED 10/06)

12:00 PM
9000 block of Tiller Trail Highway, Canyonville
Visible from: Tiller, Days Creek, Milo, Canyonville, Myrtle Creek, Riddle and Tri City

Why Prescribed Burning?

Prescribed pasture burns are conducted by local landowners to:

Improve grazing lands for livestock
Enhance wildlife habitat
Reduce wildfire hazards
Control noxious weeds, brush, insects and plant diseases

Historically, approximately 10,000 acres of prescribed burning are conducted annually throughout Douglas County to improve pasturelands and maintain healthy landscapes.

Prescribed burning can also reduce the buildup of grasses, brush and other combustible vegetation, helping reduce available fuels when wildfires occur.

What Should the Public Expect?

Residents may see smoke in and around the listed areas during burning operations. These burns are carefully planned and conducted when weather and atmospheric conditions are favorable, with appropriate personnel and fire suppression equipment in place.

Burns are scheduled when conditions are expected to help minimize smoke impacts on nearby communities while maintaining public and firefighter safety.

A Note About Permitting

These are prescribed burns conducted by private landowners under permits issued by DFPA. DFPA is the permitting agency for prescribed burn permits on lands under its protection; DFPA is not conducting these burns itself.

Other fire agencies may issue prescribed burn permits within their respective jurisdictions. The information provided in this schedule is limited to prescribed burn permits issued by DFPA and does not represent all prescribed burning that may occur throughout Douglas County.

This schedule is tentative and may change based on weather, smoke conditions and other operational considerations. Additional locations may be added as permits are finalized.

Please continue to follow DFPA for updates to the prescribed burn schedule and other fire information.