October 20, 2026 3:50 a.m. 

Although some counties in Oregon have officially ended fire season, restrictions remain in effect on lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association.

DFPA Public Information Officer Rachael Pope said fire season decisions are based on local weather, fire danger, and fuel conditions, which can vary significantly across the state.

Pope said while temperatures are beginning to lower, several weeks of above normal temperatures have contributed to drying vegetation throughout the Douglas District. Substantial rainfall is needed to increase moisture levels in larger fuels, including trees and other woody vegetation, and reduce fire danger in higher elevation areas where fuels may remain dry. DFPA continues to monitor local conditions to determine when fire season can safely end.

Recent fires serve as a reminder that wildfire risk remains in the Douglas District. On Saturday DFPA dealt with two fires:

*Just before 4:40 p.m. DFPA, Riddle Fire Protection District, Canyonville South Umpqua Fire District and Tri City Rural Fire Protection District responded to a 1.75-acre vegetation fire near the 300 block of Canyonville Park Road. Pope said firefighters extinguished the fire and mop up operations were completed by Sunday. The fire remains in patrol status. The human related cause of the fire remains under active investigation.

*Earlier that morning, just before 9:00 a.m. DFPA and Lookinglass Rural Fire District responded to a 0.10-acre vegetation fire in the 1700 block of Coos Bay Wagon Road. Firefighters extinguished the fire, completed mop up operations and placed the fire in patrol status.

Pope said residents and visitors are urged to follow all applicable restriction and use caution on activities that could start wildfire.

For current fire season information and applicable restrictions, go to www.dfpa.net.