The Douglas Forest Protective Association is working on a 30-35 acre fire near milepost 6 of Highway 138 west of Sutherlin. Two Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) and three helicopters are working the fire from the air to support about 30 firefighters on the ground. DFPA is being assisted by several rural fire departments in the suppression effort. At last report, firefighters were making excellent progress. Structures are in the area but not immediately threatened. Rural fire departments are providing structural protection. The cause of the fire is under investigation. To follow the action, follow along DFPA’s Facebook Page here.
Highway 138 is now closed six miles east of Highway 38 Junction.
