FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

06/11/26

 

Fire Restrictions Increase Across the Douglas District

Beginning June 13

 

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Due to increasing temperatures, lower relative humidity levels, and the continued drying of vegetation throughout the Douglas District, fire restrictions are increasing across lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) and lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Roseburg District.

Effective Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., Public Use Restrictions will increase to MODERATE on all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District and Roseburg BLM District. In coordination with these restrictions, the BLM Roseburg District will implement Stage 2 Fire Prevention Restrictions on all BLM-administered public lands within the district.

 

Additionally, effective Monday, June 15, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL) will increase to IFPL Level 2 on all lands protected by DFPA, including lands managed by the BLM.

 

Moderate Public Use Restrictions

 

Under Moderate Public Use Restrictions, the following activities are only permitted before 1:00 p.m. or after 8:00 p.m.:

• Non-industrial power saw use;
• Cutting, grinding, or welding of metal;
• Cutting, trimming, or mowing dried or cured grass; and
• Operation of power-driven machinery for non-industrial property improvement or development on private lands.

 

Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2 (Effective June 15)

 

IFPL Level 2 applies to all lands protected by DFPA within regulated use areas DG-1, DG-2, UA-1, and UA-2, and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.

Under IFPL Level 2, the following activities may only operate between 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.:

 

• Power saws (except power saws operating at loading sites);
• Feller-bunchers with rotary head saws;
• Cable yarding;
• Blasting; and
• Welding, cutting, or grinding of metal.

 

BLM Stage 2 Fire Prevention Restrictions

 

The BLM's Stage 2 Fire Prevention Order is intended to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires on public lands during periods of elevated fire danger. Restrictions include:

• No open fires, including charcoal briquettes, except at designated BLM campgrounds:
  • Cavitt Creek Falls Campground
  • Eagleview Group Campground
  • Susan Creek Campground
  • Tyee Campground
• Gas-powered chainsaws may only be operated before 10:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. Battery-powered and electric chainsaws are exempt from these hourly restrictions and may be operated throughout the day. All chainsaw operations require a shovel, fire extinguisher, and a one-hour fire watch following use.

 

Additional restrictions, exemptions, and temporary area closures may apply under the BLM Fire Prevention Order.

 

These restrictions are designed to reduce the likelihood of sparks or heat sources igniting dry vegetation during the hottest and driest parts of the day. As fire season conditions continue to evolve, additional restrictions may become necessary.

 

Residents and visitors are encouraged to remain vigilant while working or recreating outdoors and to stay informed regarding changing fire conditions.

 

For the latest information regarding DFPA restrictions and fire season updates, visit www.dfpa.net or follow the Douglas Forest Protective Association on social media.

 

For complete details regarding the BLM Roseburg District Stage 2 Fire Prevention Order, including exemptions and area-specific closures, visit:
https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2026-06/orwa-fpo-rbg-060126.pdf

 

Additional information about the Roseburg District is available at:
https://www.blm.gov/office/roseburg-district-office

Bureau of Land Management – Roseburg District Office
Phone: (541) 440-4930

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                    05/27/26

 

FIRE SEASON BEGINS MAY 30, 2026.

The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) has announced that the 2026 fire season will officially
begin Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 12:01 AM. All private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
land within the Douglas District are included in the fire season declaration. On private, county, state, and
BIA lands, certain fire restrictions are imposed to help prevent wildfires.
In addition to the declaration of fire season, the DFPA will implement Public Use Restrictions Saturday,
May 30, 2026, at 12:01 am on private, county, state, and BIA lands within the Douglas District. The public
use restriction level will be set to LOW, which imposes certain fire restrictions on the public to help prevent
wildfires.
Public use restrictions will be assessed and announced later for the Umpqua National Forest and
the Roseburg District BLM. These fire prevention restrictions are put in place to ensure fire-prone
activities do not start wildfires.
For more information on the Umpqua National Forest restrictions, please visit
https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/umpqua/fire.
For further information on BLM-managed lands, please visit https://www.blm.gov/orwafire.
The following fire prevention measures will be in effect on private, county, state, and BIA land within the
Douglas District:
• Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads, boats on the water, and
other designated locations.
• Backyard debris burning, including the use of burn barrels, is prohibited.
• Open fires, including campfires, cooking, and warming fires, are prohibited except at designated sites.
Douglas County Parks designated sites: Amacher Park, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Pass
Creek Campground, Stanton Park, Chief Miwaleta Campground, and Whistler’s Bend
Campground.
Private Campgrounds: Seven Feathers RV Resort and Umpqua Riverfront RV Park & Boat Ramp.

• Charcoal and pellet BBQs are only allowed at fully developed and maintained residential home sites
when used in areas that are free of flammable vegetation. A charged garden hose or a 2 1⁄2 pound or
larger fire extinguisher must be immediately available. Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or
bottled fuels are allowed elsewhere.

• The use of fireworks, exploding targets, and tracer ammunition is prohibited. In addition, the use of
sky lanterns is prohibited year-round in Oregon.

• Motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, are only allowed on improved roads that
are free of flammable vegetation. This restriction is waived on private lands during low fire danger or
when vehicles are used for the culture and harvest of agricultural crops. In addition, each vehicle with
three or more wheels traveling on forest roads must have an axe, a shovel, and one gallon of water or
one operational 21⁄2 pound or larger fire extinguisher. Motorcycles must be equipped with one gallon
of water or one operational 2 1⁄2 pound or larger fire extinguisher.

• Any electric fence controller in use shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory or be
certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services and be operated in compliance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
The following restrictions are based on the official fire danger for the Douglas District, which can be found
online at www.dfpa.net or by calling DFPA’s 24-hour information line at (541) 672-0379:

• The use of power saws for non-industrial purposes is allowed all day during LOW fire danger. This
activity is permitted before 1:00 PM or after 8:00 PM during MODERATE fire danger and before 10:00
AM or after 8:00 PM during HIGH fire danger. During Extreme fire danger, non-industrial power saw
use is prohibited. Each power saw is required to have a shovel and a fire extinguisher of at least 8-
ounce capacity immediately available. In addition, a one-hour fire watch is required following the use
of each saw. On BLM-managed lands in the Roseburg District, the use of non-industrial power saws
or other equipment with internal combustion engines used for felling, bucking, skidding, or wood cutting
is prohibited.

• The cutting, grinding, or welding of metal for non-industrial purposes is allowed all day during LOW fire
danger. This activity is permitted before 1:00 PM or after 8:00 PM during MODERATE fire danger and
before 10:00 AM or after 8:00 PM during HIGH fire danger. During EXTREME fire danger, the cutting,
grinding, or welding of metal is prohibited. These activities can only be conducted in an area free of
flammable vegetation and a charged garden hose or a 2 1⁄2 pound or larger fire extinguisher must be
immediately available. The cutting, grinding, or welding of metal is prohibited on BLM-managed lands
in the Roseburg District.

• The cutting, trimming, or mowing of dried, cured grass is allowed all day during LOW fire danger. This
activity is permitted before 1:00 PM or after 8:00 PM during MODERATE fire danger and before 10:00
AM or after 8:00 PM during HIGH fire danger. During Extreme fire danger, the cutting, trimming, or
mowing of dried or cured grass is prohibited. The culture and harvest of agricultural crops are exempt
from this requirement.

• Any non-industrial improvement or development taking place on private property that utilizes power-
driven machinery may operate all day during LOW fire danger. These activities are permitted before

1:00 PM or after 8:00 PM during MODERATE fire danger and before 10:00 AM or after 8:00 PM during
HIGH fire danger. During EXTREME fire danger, these activities are prohibited unless a waiver has
been issued. Each piece of power-driven machinery working is required to have a shovel and a 2 1⁄2
pound or larger fire extinguisher. In addition, a fire watch is required for at least one hour once the
equipment has completed work for the day.

• The agricultural use of motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, on unimproved
roads for tending to livestock (feeding and watering) is allowed all day during LOW fire danger. This
activity is permitted before 1:00 PM or after 8:00 PM during MODERATE fire danger and before 10:00
AM or after 8:00 PM during HIGH fire danger. During EXTREME fire danger, this activity is permitted.
If the relative humidity in the work area is ABOVE 30%. The vehicle must be operated in an area where
the exhaust will not contact flammable vegetation, and it must be well-maintained and free of flammable
debris buildup. Additionally, the vehicle MUST be equipped with an axe, a shovel, and either 1 gallon
of water or a 2.5-pound or larger ABC fire extinguisher. ATVs must have a 2.5-pound or larger ABC fire
extinguisher.

• The use of Fuel-powered generators may be operated in a cleared area free of flammable vegetation
all day during LOW fire danger. The use of a generator is permitted before 1:00 PM or after 8:00 PM
during MODERATE fire danger and before 10:00 AM or after 8:00 PM during HIGH fire danger. During
EXTREME fire danger, these activities are prohibited unless a waiver has been issued. The use of
generators at residential homesites, when used in a cleared area that is free of flammable vegetation,
is exempt from time restrictions. One shovel and one 2 1⁄2 pound or larger ABC fire extinguisher must
be immediately available.

The declaration of fire season also means the start of industrial fire regulations. On Saturday, May 30,
2026, at 12:01 am, all lands within the Douglas District will also go into Industrial Fire Precaution Level
1 (IFPL I), in regulated use areas DG-1, DG-2, UA-1, UA-2 and all forestland within one-eight mile thereof.
During IFPL I, smoking is prohibited while working on or traveling through an industrial operation. In
addition, specified fire tools and suppression equipment must be on-site and ready for use at all industrial
operations and a fire watch is required once work has been completed for the day.
Additional fire restrictions or closures may be in place through private industrial landowners or other public
land management agencies on their own or managed lands. For more information about public and
industrial fire restrictions, visit the following sites:

• Douglas Forest Protective Association: www.dfpa.net/public-fire-restrictions