Dixon Fire
DAYS CREEK, Ore. – Crews continued to further secure the perimeter of the Dixon Fire overnight, searching through burned areas for any remaining heat and eliminating fuel pockets as mop up nears completion. Along the northwest portion of the fire, mop up has been largely completed, and monitoring and patrol are underway. Along the southeast […]
TILLER, Ore. — Effective at 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, working in partnership with fire managers, has cancelled all evacuation notices for the Dixon Fire due to fire suppression efforts. No evacuation notices exist for residents impacted by the Dixon Fire. This is the last update from the Sheriff’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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