Structure Fire In Winston On Friday Morning (Photo) -07/18/25

At 04:52 on Friday morning, crews from Central Douglas Fire & Rescue responded to the report of a fully engulfed home on SE Theodore St. in Winston.  Initial reports were that everyone was out of the house and the fire was spreading rapidly.

Upon our arrival, we found that the fire had spread from the home to the attached garage.  The fire had also spread to multiple cars and a motorhome that was parked near the house. Crews were able to stop the forward progress of the fire and contained it to the property of origin.  Fire damage was significant; the house, garage, motorhome and involved cars are considered a total loss. No injuries were reported by the residents or the firefighters working at the scene.

CDF&R responded to this incident with 3 fire engines, an ambulance, and a command unit with a total of 13 personnel. The fire is believed to have been caused by an unattended barbecue on the porch.  Crews were assisted by Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Avista and PP&L.

PUBLIC NOTICE - WINSTON DILLARD FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD MEETING -07/17/25

A meeting of the Board of Directors of Winston Dillard Fire District will hold its meeting at its headquarters located at 250 SE Main St., Winston, OR on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. To comply with House Bill 2560, those that wish to participate can attend through videoconferencing or telephonically. If you plan on attending the meeting, please call the business office at 541-679-8721 during normal business hours prior to 4:00 p.m. on Monday July 21, 2025, for instructions.

 The Board agenda to include but not limited to:

   1. Elect Officers

   2. Select Legal Counsel

   3. Monthly Financials

   4. Position 5 Board Vacancy Process Discussion

The meeting location is accessible to person with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Winston-Dillard Fire District No. 5 at 541-679-8721

PUBLIC NOTICE - DOUGLAS COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD MEETING -07/17/25

A meeting of the Board of Directors of Douglas County Fire District No. 2 will hold its meeting at its headquarters located at 250 SE Main St. Winston, OR 97496 on Monday July 21, 2025, at 5:30 pm. To comply with House Bill 2560, those that wish to participate can attend through videoconferencing or telephonically. If you plan on attending the meeting, please call the business office at 541-673-5503 during normal business hours prior to 4:00 p.m. on Monday July 21, 2025, for instructions.

The Board agenda to include but not limited to:

1. Elect Officers
2. Select Legal Counsel
3. Monthly Financials

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to DCFD #2 at 541-673-5503.

PUBLIC NOTICE - CENTRAL DOUGLAS FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD MEETING -07/17/25

A meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Douglas Fire & Rescue Authority will hold its meeting at its headquarters located at 250 SE Main St. Winston, OR 97496 on Monday July 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.  To comply with House Bill 2560, those that wish to participate can attend through videoconferencing or telephonically. If you plan on attending the meeting, please call the business office at 541-673-5503 during normal business hours prior to 4:00 p.m. on Monday July 21, 2025, for instructions.

The Board agenda to include but not limited to:

1. Elect Officers
2. Select Legal Counsel
3. Monthly Financials

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to administration at 541-673-5503.

Structure Fire In Green On Sunday Morning (Photo) -07/13/25

At 09:08 on Sunday morning crews from Central Douglas Fire and Rescue and Lookingglass Rural Fire District were dispatched to the report of a structure fire on Circle Drive in the Green district.  All of the residents of the home were able to safely exit prior to our arrival.  The house was heavily involved in flames and required a second alarm response to fully extinguish.

Thanks to the efficient response of our firefighters, the fire was contained to the single house and did not spread any further. There was significant damage to the structure and the amount of property loss is significant.  No injuries were reported by the residents or the firefighters working at the scene.

CDF&R and Lookingglass Rural Fire District responded to this incident with 7 fire engines, an air unit, and a command unit with a total of 22 personnel. The fire is believed to have been caused by an unattended candle in a bedroom.  Crews were assisted by Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Avista and PP&L.

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