DCFD2 Firefighters Battle House Fire in Dixonville
Douglas County Fire District No.2 firefighters battled a stubborn house fire at 757 Buckhorn Road in Dixonville that was reported at 7:31 p.m. last night. Responding fire crews reported large flames and heavy smoke visible from the North Umpqua Highway as they approached. Once on the scene, Firefighters encountered thick, black smoke and fire engulfing […]
Douglas County Fire District No.2 Bans Open Burning
Effective Monday June 01 until further notice, all open burning in 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, Calapooia and the City of Sutherlin. The ban aims to reduce the risks of hostile fires resulting from open […]
DCFD #2 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Douglas County Fire District No.2, Douglas County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, will be held at 1290 NE Cedar Street, Roseburg Oregon. The meeting will take place on the 4th day of June at […]
Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge
Name of Product: Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers Hazard: A faulty valve component can cause the disposable fire extinguishers not to fullydischarge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire emergency, posing a risk of injury. Remedy: Replace Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher. Consumer Contact: Kidde […]
DCFD2 Firefighters Battle House Fire in Winchester
Douglas County Fire District No.2 firefighters battled a house fire at 2590 Page Road in Winchester that was reported at 11:39 p.m. Due to the isolated location and driveway access, there were conflicting reports as to the exact address of the home Crews were unable to pinpoint the location until they arrived in the […]