ROSEBURG, Ore. – Crews from DFPA and local fire department continue to respond to illegal burns on almost a daily basis. Friday morning, crews from DFPA responded to an illegal debris burn in the Kent Creek area, located outside of Dillard. Upon arrival, crews located a smoldering debris pile that was left unattended. Later in the day, firefighters responded to illegal campfires north of Myrtle Creek in the Boomer Hill area and in the Cow Creek area outside of Riddle.
An illegal burn in the Dillard area that required response from the Douglas Forest Protective Association.
Fire officials remind that all backyard debris burning, including both debris piles and burn barrels, remains prohibited on DFPA protected land and campfires are only allowed within DFPA designated campgrounds. Individuals found to be burning illegally can be fined up to $1,000 in addition to being billed for fire suppression cost if their actions result in the start of a wildfire. Illegal burns can be reported to DFPA by calling 541-672-6507 between the hours of 8 AM and 9 PM, seven days a week. Outside of those hours, illegal burns can be reported to the Douglas County Communications Non-Emergency Number at 541-440-4471.