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Douglas County Fire District No.2 is reminding motorists to be extra alert this time of the year as Tuesday, September 3, 2013 marks the beginning of the school year for most schools in the greater Roseburg area. With the opening of the schools citizens should expect to see an increased traffic on roadways and streets, […]
Firefighters Undergo Rope Rescue Training
DCFD No. 2 firefighters will be practicing simulated over-the bank rescue scenarios this coming Wednesday and Thursday (August 14th and 15th) from 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the fish ladder area of the Winchester Dam in north Roseburg. Some of the rescue calls firefighters are called to each year involve motor vehicle accidents, all-terrain […]
Juvenile Set Brush Fire Burns Close to Eagles Rest Avenue Homes
Douglas County Fire District No.2 firefighters were dispatched to a reported brush fire at 2500 SE Eagles Rest Avenue off of Ramp Road in Roseburg. It was reported that three juveniles were seen running away from the area of the fire. Responding fire crews reported smoke visible from several miles away. On arrival at the […]
Change in Fire Season Regulations
The Douglas Forest Protective Association has increased the fire danger to “extreme” for the Douglas District effective immediately. The change in fire danger is a result of dry fuels, the current and projected weather forecasted, and the current fire situation on the Douglas District. Effective Immediately the following changes in fire season regulations will go […]