*UPDATE* - AS OF 6/16/26, 2:18 P.M.

The natural cover fire in the 2400 block of Diamond Lake Boulevard has been contained and firefighters are working on mop up at this time. The cause of the fire was found to be from a commercial mower conducting regular maintenance on the property.

Roseburg Fire Department wants to remind residents to use caution when using mowers and lawn equipment during hot and dry conditions. It is a good reminder to residents within the city limits of Roseburg that mowers and all power equipment should be used in the early morning hours or late evening during these hot and dry conditions, especially when cutting dried, cured grass. Residents are encouraged to have a water supply and/or extinguisher readily available when using these tools.
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AVOID THE AREA - DUE TO NATURAL COVER FIRE
Firefighters are on scene of an approximately 4 acre natural cover fire in the 2400 block of Diamond Lake Boulevard (known as the old Champion Mill site). Please avoid the area. Multiple units and agencies are on scene assisting with fire operations. Updates will be provided as they become available. No evacuation notices have been put out at this time.

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