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06/17/2026

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

06/14/2026

UPDATE: 6/15/26 9:00am Kentuck Creek Fire, 7 miles North East of Coos Bay, OR.

A night shift was assigned to The Kentuck Creek Fire overnight. After more accurate mapping the fire is 2.6 acres. Resources have completed all control lines and the fire is 100% trailed and plumbed with hose. Day shift resources will remain on scene throughout the day to complete mop up, and continue to extinguish hot spots within the containment area.

This will be the last update unless conditions of the fire significantly change

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UPDATE: 6/14/26 7:00pm Kentuck Creek Fire, 7 miles North East of Coos Bay, OR.

The Kentuck Creek Fire has shown no significant growth and is still around 1 acre. Resources have worked diligently to place control lines around the fire, Successfully stopping forward spread with a hose lay mostly around the fire. Crews will remain on scene throughout the next couple hours to strengthen and complete control lines, complete mop up, and continue to extinguish hot spots within the containment area.

This will be the last update for the night unless conditions of the fire significantly change.

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𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙉𝙊𝙒: 6/14/26 4pm Kentuck Creek Fire roughly 7 miles North East of Coos Bay, OR. CFPA is engaging on a fire roughly 1 acre in the Kentuck area. Resources will be engaged in aggressive initial attack.

No structures are threatened. More information will be released when available.

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

6:30 UPDATE

As of approximately 5:30 pm, the fire is 100% lined, 100% plumbed and in mop-up status.

Firefighters will continue mop-activities and minimal smoke may be visible in the area as work continues.

This will be the final update shared for this fire. An official press release with more detailed information, specifically resources assigned to this fire, will be released tomorrow.

The cause remains under active investigation.

Sutherlin Fire Department Fair Oaks Rural Fire District Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sutherlin Police Department
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5 pm UPDATE.

Firefighters continue to make significant progress. The fire is 70% trailed, 100% plumbed with a simple hose lay.

NO evacuations are in place.
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This is a public safety reminder:

IF YOU FLY, WE CANT!

Federal, state, and local wildland fire management agencies and the Federal Aviation Administration (FFA) urge members of the public not to fly "Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)" or drones over or near wildfires. Unauthorized drone flights pose serious risks to firefighter and public safety and the effectiveness of wildfire suppression efforts.

Individuals who fly UAS without authorization over wildfires may be in violation of Federal, state, and/or local laws, regulations and ordinances, whether a Temporary Flight Restriction is in place or not.

Individuals who have been determined to have endangered manned aircraft or people on the ground with a UAS and/or interfered with wildfire suppression may be subject to civil penalties, including fines of up to $25,000, and potentially criminal prosecution

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4 pm Update
PHOTO- 3 pm DFPA AIR ATTACK flyover

COOPER FIRE. SUTHERLIN, ORE.

Firefighters on scene of an estimated 2-acre fire near Cooper Creek Reservoir are making good progress on initial attack, and currently have the fire 25% lined, with 40% hose lay. DFPA's dozer has arrived on scene and is being utilized to strengthen control lines. Multiple fire departments, as well as the Douglas County Sheriff's Office are on scene and in the area.

Previous Level 1 evacuations issued, have been downgraded. There is currently NO EVACUATION levels in place. The timber and vegetation fire is located in steep terrain, with low fire activity. Visible smoke in the area will continue as firefighters continue suppression activities.

The cause of the fire is under active investigation.

An official press release will be issued tomorrow, Monday, June 15, 2026.
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DFPA and other resources are currently on scene of an estimated 2 acre fire near Cooper Creek.

Level 1 evacuations have been issued by DCSO.

This is a current incident. Information will be shared as it evolves.

06/12/2026

It's going to get hot, hot, HOT this weekend so be prepared. Check local weather and fire restrictions before bringing any fire hazards onto the landscape. Knowing if your area is in a fire weather watch or a red flag warning could help you prevent the next wildfire in Oregon.

06/11/2026

LONG RANGE FORECAST THROUGH THE END OF AUGUST

The Long Range Forecasts and outlooks are brought to you by First Strike Environmental Co. Providing emergency response and management of hazadous materials incidents and also response for wildland fire fighting, First Strike is the first call of many state and federal agencies. They are a Southern Oregon family owned company in Roseburg. Proud to support Rogueweather.com.

You will see the 6 to 10 day outlook through the 4 week outlooks in the shorter term. Then, I give you the long range 90 day forecasts from ODF Meteorologist Pete Parsons, and NOAA Climatology.

You are going to get a sneek peak at what the 4th of July holiday is looking to be like.

To get a look at this, click on the link in blue below;
https://rogueweather.com/weather-forecasts/long-range-weather-forecast