Residential Structure Fire - 2460 W. Harvard Avenue, Apt. #2 - 4-24-26 (Photo) - 04/25/26

At 3:22 p.m. on April 24, 2025, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported residential structure fire at 2460 W. Harvard Avenue, Apartment #2, with a possible rescue of residents.   Multiple calls received to Douglas County Dispatch reported black smoke showing from the four-plex residential structure with possible residents remaining inside the apartment.   

Firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke showing from the single story four-plex and found an active fire in Apartment #2. The fire was quickly extinguished, stopping forward spread to the other three apartments within the apartment complex.  One occupant of Apartment #2 was rescued and transported to a nearby hospital.  

Firefighters conducted a primary search to ensure no other residents or victims were inside the apartment.  Secondary search found no victims and overhaul was completed.  A fire investigator was on scene and the fire was determined to be accidental in nature.

Other agencies assisting with the fire included Central Douglas County Fire & Rescue, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Pacific Power, and Roseburg Police Department.  

The Roseburg Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the importance of working smoke alarms and ensuring you have the appropriate number of smoke alarms installed in the home. Remember to make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside each sleeping area and in every bedroom. Roseburg Fire Department recommends that homeowners consider a home fire sprinkler system for increased protection.

For the latest information regarding the City of Roseburg Fire Department, please visit our website at www.roseburgor.gov or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/roseburgfire 

Burn Permits Within City Limits Of Roseburg - Spring 2026 (Photo) - 04/01/26

The City of Roseburg Fire Department will begin issuing residential burn permits, beginning on April 15, 2026 and ending on May 15, 2026.

These permits are issued for seven (7) days at a cost of $75.00.  Residential yard waste is the only material that may be burned. Prohibited items include standing berry vines, paper, wood, plastics, tires, standing grass, weeds, construction material, and material from lot clearing.  Burning may not be done on vacant lots or the property of another.  Fires must be monitored by a competent adult and extinguished prior to darkness. Tools to control or extinguish the fire must be on-site whenever there is material burning.

Burn barrels are never allowed inside City limits, and anyone burning trash or burning without a permit may be subject to a fine and/or legal action.  Additionally, due diligence must be exercised while burning, even with a permit, as fire can quickly get out of control, and the person responsible for the fire may be subject to fines, legal action, or restitution.

If possible, residents are urged to utilize alternatives to burning, such as composting, chipping, mulching, or transporting the debris to the Douglas County Landfill.  For disposal fees and accepted items at the Douglas County Landfill, visit https://douglascountyor.gov/396/Solid-Waste

To request a burning permit in the City of Roseburg, call (541) 492-6770 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  This information, as well as the burn permit request form is also available on the city website at https://roseburgor.gov/departments/fire/burn-permits

For the latest information regarding the City of Roseburg Fire Department, please visit our website at www.roseburgor.gov or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/roseburgfire.