UMPQUA, Ore. – Chilly weather last night moderated fire behavior, enabling firefighters on the Cougar Creek Fire to achieve some tactical firing operations on the north and west flanks. 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.
Today, 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 lines. 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. Douglas County Sheriff is urging people to avoid unnecessary travel to those places and to drive slowly and with extra caution, especially at night.
Firefighters continue to deal with poison oak, which is prevalent throughout the county. Tecnu and Zanfel, which are different types of washes, are being provided as treatment.
Level 2 (Be Set) and Level 1 (Be Prepared) evacuation notices are still in effect. To view the current evacuation information map, go to www.dcso.com/evacuations. To shelter livestock, contact Douglas County Animal Control at 541-440-4471. Companion pets can be sheltered at Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center in Roseburg.