7/3/2025 Umpqua NF Fire Update

 

Forest Service

Umpqua National Forest

777 NW Garden Valley Blvd Roseburg, Oregon 97471

(541) 440-4930

Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umpqua



Initial Attack Update on Fires from Early July Lightning Storm

Roseburg, OR, July 3, 2025— Umpqua National Forest is responding to new fire starts on Diamond Lake District. A widespread lightning storm moved through the Forest on July 1st and 2nd, with multiple strikes confirmed on the forest.

• Windigo 2 (#183) – 1 acre fire, near Windigo Butte. Missoula Smokejumpers on site.  
• Bear Trap (#185) – Single tree near National Forest Service Road 3757, 100% contained.
• Buckneck Fire (#180) – 0.92-acre fire located on the northeast side of Buckneck Mountain. Redmond Smokejumpers on site. 100% lined.
• Garwood Fire (#177) – 0.10-acre fire located a mile from National Forest Service Road 3703, spur 200. Called out.

Smoke reports can be reported to Roseburg Interagency Communications Center at (541) 957-3325.

Please do your part to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires. Remember that even fires in Forest constructed fire rings within designated recreation sites, need to be dead out before leaving your campsite. Drown, stir, and feel your campfire with the back of your hand. It should feel cold to the touch before leaving your campsite. Here are the fire restrictions for the Umpqua National Forest:

• The Forest has moved to Moderate Fire Danger
• No Public Use Restrictions
• Industrial Fire Precaution Level remains at Level 1
• Fireworks are prohibited on national forest lands