Tyee Ridge Complex Fire News Today

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Firefighters assigned to the Tyee Ridge Complex Fire have been successful in their efforts to suppress and contain the nearly 8,000-acre fire; command has returned to Douglas Forest Protective Association.

Level three evacuations have ended for those impacted by the Tyee Ridge Complex Fire although only a few used the services provided by the Way Church Shelter in Sutherlin.

During the initial days of the Tyee Ridge Complex Fire residents were evacuated from their homes — not just people, but also their pets.

The Tyee Ridge Complex Fire is now 7,287 acres and is 33% contained, and was caused by lightning.

Douglas County fire crews quickly stopped a half-acre timber fire in the Melrose area of Roseburg on Sunday evening, authorities said.

On Sunday crews saw more active fire behavior with theCougar Creek and Rattlesnake Ridge fires on the SW side of the Complex growing together on Saturday night