August 17, 2025 3:20 a.m.  

The Doerner Fir, a large and historic coastal Douglas Fir tree, is burning on Bureau of Land Management land east of Coquille.

A release issued Sunday afternoon from the BLM, and the Coos Forest Protective Association said firefighters are on scene and working towards full suppression of the single-tree fire. The tree stands over 325 feet high and has an 11.5-foot diameter. Formerly known as the Brummit Fir, the tree is one of the tallest non-redwood trees in the world and is estimated to be 450 to 500 years old. The fire is burning in the top of the tree and extends down the trunk.

Firefighters are considering options, including aerial resources, to extinguish the fire and preserve the historic tree. Visitors should be aware that the Doerner Fir Recreation Site i functionally closed to public use at this time due to active fire and firefighting efforts.

Fire investigators from the BLM are on scene to determine the cause of the fire.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.