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DAYS CREEK, Ore. – After several days of structure preparation and protection, Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) crews demobilized from the Dixon Fire this morning. “Thanks in part to OSFM’s efforts, this fire is on a very positive trajectory”, said Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Incident Commander Matt Howard. “OSFM provides strong service to Oregonians, […]
TILLER, Ore. – Evacuations remain in place for the Dixon Fire. The following is a summary of the current evacuation levels as of Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 4:15 pm. An interactive map reflecting these evacuation levels can be found online at www.dcso.com/evacuations. LEVEL 3 “GO!”: No Level 3 evacuation notices exist for this incident. […]
DAYS CREEK, Ore. – Containment has increased to 4% on the Dixon Fire, thanks to the collaborative eIorts of resources. Overnight, crews secured tactical firing areas on the southern edge and installed hose lays along dozer line to assist with mop up near FSRD 1610, the 100-spur and 200 road. Acreage was also updated this […]
DIXON FIRE MORNING UPDATE – AUGUST 14, 2024 Air Support Vital to Dixon Fire Suppression Efforts DAYS CREEK, Ore. – The Dixon Fire has remained active along the southern edge, with crews working through the night to hold control lines and protect area homes. Today, crews will continue to rely heavily on air assets to […]
Roseburg, Ore., — The Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) is currently conducting an investigation into a large amount of suspected methamphetamine located early this week by a citizen in Fir Grove Park in Roseburg. Law Enforcement was contacted after the citizen located what appeared to be two brand new bags of charcoal briquettes in […]
Tiller, Ore., — Effective immediately, Closure ORDER NO. 06-15-02-24-02 has gone into effect today, Monday, August 12, 2024, on the Tiller Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest in response to the Dixon Fire. The following acts are prohibited upon trails and general forest areas within the Umpqua National Forest as described below and shown […]
Roseburg, Ore., — During the month of August through the end of September the Roseburg Police Department will have extra patrols out working traffic enforcement, with a specific focus on safety belt use, distracted driving and speeding. These focused patrols are made available due to grants received from Oregon Impact and the Oregon Department of […]
ROSEBURG, Ore., — Umpqua Community College Performing and Visual Arts presents “Music Educators Extravaganza” on Sept. 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in Swanson Amphitheatre on the UCC Campus. The concert will feature local secondary school music educators performing with UCC music faculty. It will include performances by band and choir directors from Roseburg High School, Sutherlin […]
ROSEBURG, Ore., — The Umpqua Community College Fine and Performing Arts Department presents pianist John Nilsen in a solo concert on September 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Whipple Fine Arts Center on the UCC Main Campus. His music evokes peaceful, yet exciting visions of locations around the world, childhood memories and dreams of the […]
Crater Lake, Ore., — The North Entrance to Crater Lake National Park will be closed beginning Tuesday, August 13 to allow firefighters on the Middle Fork Fire to prepare control lines along the North Entrance Road. Fire crews will reduce fuels along the north-south route creating a defensible zone to keep the Middle Fork Fire […]