September 5,2023 10:50 a.m.

Chilly weather Monday night moderated fire behavior, enabling firefighters on the Cougar Creek Fire to achieve some tactical firing operations on the north and west flanks, in the Tyee Ridge Complex, burning 20 miles northwest of Roseburg.

The complex remains at 7,287 acres, with containment at 33 percent. 1,722 people are assigned to the fire.

Infrared drone flights found hot spots that firefighters were able to mop up. On the Lighthouse Fire, night crews continued to mop up deeper into burned areas.

Tuesday the weather will warm into the 70s with lower humidity, but winds will remain light. Fire behavior may pick up in the afternoon due to daytime heating. Day shift crews will continue to lay firehose on more control fires. Tactical firing operations are planned on the northeast edge of Cougar Creek near the Umpqua River, weather permitting. Residents in the area may see increased smoke.

No homes were damaged or destroyed by wildfires in the complex, which has allowed residents to return. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to avoid unnecessary travel in the complex and to drive slowly and with extra caution, especially at night.

View current evacuation information at: www.dsco.com/evacuations.

Tyee Ridge Complex updates are available at: https://www.facebook.com/tyeeridgecomplex