News & Events
Change in Fire Season Regulations
The Douglas Forest Protective Association has increased the fire danger to “extreme” for the Douglas District effective immediately. The change in fire danger is a result of dry fuels, the current and projected weather forecasted, and the current fire situation on the Douglas District.
Effective Immediately the following changes in fire season regulations will go into effect:
FIRE DANGER LEVEL
The fire danger level has been increased to “EXTREME” due to the weather and fuels conditions.
PUBLIC USE RESTRICTION
Restrictions regulating the public use of forest lands are regulated at this time by “Regulated Use Closure.”
INDUSTRIAL FIRE PRECAUTION LEVEL
Commercial operations in wild land areas are regulated at this time by “Industrial Fire Precaution Level III – Partial Shutdown.”
For clarification about restrictions included on the different Public Use Restriction Levels and Industrial Fire Precaution Levels please refer to “Fire Season Regulations.” at www.dcfd.org.
Updated closure information from DFPA can also be obtained at any time by calling its Closure Information Line at 541-672-0379, or visiting www.dfpa.net.
DCFD2 Burn Ban To Go Into Effect
Effective Monday, July 1, 2013 at 00:01 a.m. and until further notice, all open burning is prohibited within the service area of DCFD2 , including the communities of Dixonville, Green, Melrose, Winchester, Wilbur, Garden Valley, Umpqua and Calapooia; the City of Sutherlin; and unincorporated areas of the City of Roseburg. The ban aims to reduce the incidence of hostile fires resulting from open burns escaping control. The restrictions will extend until cooler temperatures and/or a season-ending “Fall” rain event occurs sometime in October that minimizes fire danger.
The burn ban includes the following:
- Back yard burning (including burn barrels).
- Land clearing or slash burning (not associated with Douglas Forest Protective Association or Department of Environmental Quality permitted burns).
- Agricultural burning (not associated with Douglas Forest Protective Association or Oregon Department of Agriculture permitted burns).
The burn ban does not include the following:
- Barbecues or outdoor fire places (i.e., chimneys, burning urns, decorating fire pits, etc.). No permit is required to burn in these appliances.
- Recreational burning (i.e., cooking fires, back yard pits) on designated sites or with a permit issued by DCFD2.
- Ceremonial burning (i.e., small fires used for religious or ceremonial purposes) with a permit issued by DCFD2.
Individuals found to be burning in violation of the burn ban restrictions may be issued a citation and/or found liable for any property loss. Additionally, during the burn ban all unlawful outdoor fires are deemed a hazard to public safety and should result in a DCFD2 response and extinguishment.
Douglas County Fire District No.2 Outdoor Burn Ban to Be Temporarily Lifted
Effective today, May 28, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Douglas County Fire District No.2 will remove the District wide burn ban that has been in place since May 15th. This temporary lifting of the burn ban is due to the weather conditions we have experienced during the past few days, which have brought about cooler temperatures and increased moisture. However, the total rain fall for the year still well below average; therefore, DCFD2 urges the public to use extra caution when burning and to comply with all applicable burning regulations.
DCFD2 will enforce again a burn ban within its service area effective Monday, July 1, 2013 at 00:01 a.m. Regardless of changes in weather conditions, this burn ban will remain into effect until cooler temperatures and/or a season-ending “Fall” rain event occurs sometime in October that minimizes fire danger.
Burn permits are required year round for any outdoor burning. To request a burn permit Dixonville, Green, Melrose, Winchester, Wilbur, Garden Valley, Umpqua, and unincorporated areas of the City of Roseburg residents please call (541) 673-5503. Sutherlin and Calapooia residents please call (541)-459-1394, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Douglas County Fire District No.2 Bans Open Burning
Effective Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 00:01 a.m. and until further notice, all open burning is prohibited within the fire service area of Douglas County Fire District No.2 (DCFD2) including the communities of Dixonville, Green, Melrose, Winchester, Wilbur, Garden Valley, Umpqua and Calapooia; the City of Sutherlin; and unincorporated areas of the City of Roseburg. The ban aims to reduce the incidence of hostile fires resulting from open burns escaping control. The restrictions will extend until cooler temperatures and/or a season-ending “Fall” rain event occurs sometime in October that minimizes fire danger.
The burn ban includes the following:
- Domestic Open Burning (Back Yard Burning) including incinerators (burn barrels)
- Land clearing or slash burning (not associated with Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) or Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) permitted burns)
- Agricultural burning (not associated with DFPA or Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) permitted burns)
The burn ban does not include the following:
- The non-commercial cooking of food (back yard barbecue)
- Outdoor fire place burning (chimneys (chimeneas), burning urns, decorating fire pits, etc.)
- No permit is required to burn in these appliances.
- Recreational burning (cooking fires, back yard pits) on designated sites or that have been issued a special burn permit by DCFD2
- Ceremonial burning (Small fires used for religious or ceremonial purposes). A special burn permit is required from DCFD2
Individuals found to be burning in violation of the burn ban restrictions may be issued a citation and/or found liable for any property loss. Additionally, during the burn ban all unlawful outdoor fires are deemed a hazard to public safety and will result in a DCFD2 response, extinguishment, and invoicing of cost recovery fees for DCFD2 actions taken.
Quick Action by Bystanders Limits Damage to Green Rental Home
At 4:46 p.m. on Sunday, April 21st, Douglas County Fire District No.2 firefighters were dispatched to a reported house fire at 2416 Roberts Creek Road in Green. On arrival at the scene firefighters reported an exterior fire underneath the home, possibly extending to its interior. Firefighters were able to confirm that the occupants were not home, as they worked on extinguishing the fire. The fire was declared under control within minutes; although, fire crews remained on scene for approximately 50 minutes mopping up hot spots.
The fire was discovered by the owner of the home, who lives next door. He reported to 911 dispatchers that heavy black smoke and flames were visible on the side of the 1973 manufactured home. The owner, assisted by neighbors attempted to douse the flames with a garden hose, which prevented the rapid spread of the fire before the arrival of fire crews.
No one was injured during the fire. Initial damage to the building and its contents is estimated to be $2,000.
Fire investigators determined that this exterior fire started along the south east corner of the home, in an area next to and under the skirt, and then spread to the inside of it. The fire also damaged a canopy and several items stored under it. The cause of the fire still under investigation.
DCFD2 responded to this incident with 2 fire engines, 1 command unit, and 7 firefighters. They were assisted by Winston-Dillard Fire District No.5 with 1 fire engine and 3 firefighters, and PP& L.
Upcoming Meetings
DCFD#2 Board Meeting
Date: Monday, March 18th, 2024
Time: 5:30PM
Location: Winston Dillard Fire Station. 250 SE Main Street in Winston, OR. Members of the public may also participate via videoconference or telephone. Call (541) 673-5503 for more information.
Central Douglas Fire & Rescue Authority Board Meeting
Date: Monday, March 18th, 2024
Time: 5:30PM
Location: Winston Dillard Fire Station. 250 SE Main Street in Winston, OR.
Medcom Meeting
Date: Thursday, March 21st, 2024
Time: 12:00PM
Location: Umpqua Valley Ambulance 1290 NE Cedar St