August 16, 2024 4:00 a.m. 

Structure protection efforts are winding down on the Dixon Fire, burning in the Days Creek and Tiller areas.

An update said the Oregon State Fire Marshal has demobilized its personnel and task forces, which have been instrumental in protecting structures and local communities.

The Oregon Department of Forestry incident management team will continue in command of the fire. ODF and local resources will provide further structure protection as needed.

Thursday, crews focused on extensive mop up at control lines and around structures. Crews also continued to remove unburned fuels between the fire’s edge and established lines. Snags, or dead trees, are an ongoing hazard that sawyers are felling across the fire area.

Localized light smoke may be visible as pockets of fuels are consumed during operations. The smoke outlook predicts good air quality through Friday for Roseburg, Canyonville and Glide.

706 personnel are working on the Dixon Fire. It is estimated at 1,997 acres and is now 11 percent contained. The fire has cost nearly $5.4 million to fight as of late Thursday.

More Dixon Fire information is at: https://www.facebook.com/DixonFire2024