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TILLER, Ore. — Additional evacuation downgrades have been implemented for the Dixon Fire due to fire suppression efforts. The following is a summary of the current evacuation levels as of Monday, August 19, 2024, as of 2:00 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 […]
DAYS CREEK, Ore. – While no fire growth has occurred for several days, crews on the Dixon Fire continue to find and douse hot spots to further secure the fire perimeter. In the northeast section of the fire, crews are combing through areas inside the perimeter and searching for any final heat as mop up […]
DIAMOND LAKE, Ore. — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is continuing a search for a man who drowned at Diamond Lake Saturday evening. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 5:38 pm, 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a man who had been on a pontoon boat with friends at Diamond Lake when he jumped into […]
DAYS CREEK, Ore. – Yesterday’s thunderstorms provided opportunities for improved suppression efforts overnight on the Dixon Fire. Crews traveled with caution on soggy, slippery roads after sheets of rain drenched the area. Oregon Department of Forestry crews identified two fire starts adjacent to the Dixon Fire, and Douglas Forest Protective Association and Umpqua National Forest […]
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 […]