Natural Cover Fire - 2400 Block NE Diamond Lake Boulevard - 6-16-26 (Photo) - 06/16/26
At 12:40 p.m. on June 16, 2026, crews from the Roseburg Fire Department, Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), and Central Douglas Fire & Rescue responded to a reported natural cover fire in the 2400 block of Diamond Lake Boulevard. Firefighters arrived on scene to find an approximate four-acre, wind-driven, rapidly spreading dry vegetation fire on a vacant lot previously known as the old Champion Mill site.
The initial four-acre fire grew rapidly to 27 acres in size before forward spread was stopped. The 27-acre fire is 100% lined and 100% plumed. Mop up operations will be occurring throughout the afternoon and into the evening. This fire poses no threat to structures or homes. A dozer from Douglas Forest Protective Association and a dozer from Sierra Pacific Industries have created a fire line around the entire perimeter of the fire. Firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading to nearby residential and commercial structures.
Resources from the Roseburg Fire Department included eight firefighters, two chief officers, two Type 6 wildland fire engines, three Type 1 fire engines, two fire investigators, and two incident command vehicles. In addition, Central Douglas Fire & Rescue provided a chief officer, ten firefighters, four Type 6 wildland engines, and one water tender. Resources from the Douglas Forest Protective Association included two Type 6 wildland engines, one Type 3 engine, one dozer, one Cessna airplane, multiple firefighters, and overhead command staff.
The fire was caused by a commercial mower conducting regular maintenance on the property. The Roseburg Fire Department, Douglas Forest Protective Association, and Central Douglas Fire & Rescue want to remind everyone that there is a moderate fire danger across Douglas County. Please follow all current restrictions in place for the safety of everyone.
Other assisting agencies included the Roseburg Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Avista Utilities, Pacific Power, and landowner resources.
