UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST UPDATE: FIRES ON DIAMOND LAKE DISTRICT

July 4, 2025 5:30 p.m. 

Crews with the Umpqua National Forest are responding to new fire starts on the Diamond Lake District.

A UNF release said a widespread lightning storm moved through the forest on Tuesday and Wednesday, with multiple strikes confirmed on the forest.

Fires include:

*Windigo 2 – 1 acre fire, near Windigo Butte. Missoula Smokejumpers are on site

*Bear Trap – Single tree near National Forest Service Road 3757, 100 percent contained

*Buckneck Fire – .92-acre fire located on the northeast side of Buckneck

*Garwood Fire – 0.10-acre fire located a mile from National Forest Service Road 3703, spur 200. Called out

Smoke reports can be made to the Roseburg Interagency Communications Center at 957-3325.

The UNF has moved to Moderate Fire Danger with no Public Use Restrictions. Industrial Fire Precaution Level remains at Level 1. Fireworks are prohibited on national forest lands