VIDEO/PHOTOS: Firefighters are making significant progress in containing a 145-acre wildfire located approximately 5 miles west of Glendale. Crews have increased containment to 60% as they complete the mop-up of 150 feet of the Dads Creek Fire’s perimeter. The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) has been providing round-the-clock support, focusing on communication safety for the roughly 130 firefighters, heavy equipment operators, and command personnel assigned to the fire.
Mop-up efforts are expected to continue for several more days. Authorities urge the public to prioritize firefighter safety by adhering to a temporary Bureau of Land Management (BLM) road closure. The closure affects Cow Creek Road from the Ruben Historic Site to the intersection with Dadโs Creek. Full closure details are available on the BLM website.
The ODF (Oregon Department of Forestry) Activity Level, which includes the Douglas District, is now at Level 4, indicating high wildland fire activity and strategic resource prioritization. As they continue making significant progress in containing the fire, resources will be gradually demobilized to ensure they are available for response. High fire danger levels persist across lands managed by DFPA. Officials urge the public to follow existing rules to prevent human-caused fires, emphasizing the importance of working together to “Keep Oregon Green.”
