August 10 2023 3:20 p.m.   

Thursday morning a commercial fire at Douglas County Forest Products presented access issues to the bag house and chip bin, resulting in a multi-agency response from several fire departments in the county.

Fire crews addressed the situation and were able to gain access to control the fire with the assistance of the millwrights.

A release from Douglas County Fire District No. 2 said just after 5:05 a.m. personnel were dispatched to the fire at the plant just off of Del Rio Road in the Winchester area. Training officer Nick Wecks said the fire was contained to the chip bin area. Wecks said firefighters worked diligently to extinguish the flames and prevent further spread. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Interim Battalion Chief Mitch Doss said, “Our firefighters responded swiftly to the chip bin fire, demonstrating patience while a safe strategic plan was implemented. Their training and quick action were instrumental in preventing the fire from escalating”.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Roseburg Fire Department, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Lookingglass Fire Department and Glide Rural Fire Department assisted District No. 2 with the incident.