September 9, 2025 3:50 a.m.  

Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association have been actively involved in lightning reconnaissance and initial attack following several lightning storms that occurred on Monday.

DFPA Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said firefighters responded to numerous smoke investigations. Pope said of those responses, four have been confirmed fires. Of those, two are contained.

*Green Mountain Fire: Located 2.5 miles northeast of Drain, the estimated 0.33 acres fire is 100 percent lined, plumbed, and in mop-up status

*Boswell Fire: One single lightning-struck tree fire has been confirmed near the 1100 block of Boswell Road in the Yoncalla area. The fire is 100 percent mopped up and in patrol status.

DFPA and Coos Forest Protective Association crews are engaged on two lightning-struck trees in a remote area about 7 miles southwest of Elkton. Aerial reconnaissance was used to monitor fires until weather conditions required grounding. For safety reasons, DFPA’s air attack has been grounded until the weather permits.

Pope said these fires pose no threat to homes or structures. Lightning reconnaissance efforts will continue. Scattered thunderstorms with a chance of lightning are expected to persist across the area until Tuesday night.

 

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