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While no forest officials have declared an official end to fire season, it seems unlikely that a major fire will start any time soon.

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Potential Outlook for flash flooding on area burn scars in Douglas and some nearby counties for early next week.

As we slide into the fall season this weekend, our weather pattern across the Pacific Northwest will follow suit with cooler temps and a healthy dose of rainfall by early next week, with weather models showing an active weather pattern setting up with a train of storm systems arriving into the region. One of these storms could be a doozy and classified as a "bomb cyclone," bringing heavy rainfall, flooding concerns, and high winds to portions of the state.

The monthly Umpqua Fishermen’s Association meeting featured multiple new faces Wednesday night, including a guest speaker.

Douglas Countys fire danger level will be reduced to moderate as of September 23, reflecting progress fire crews have made on the regions fires, forestry officials said.

Douglas Forest Protective Association is in command of the Tyee Ridge Complex fire, which is 90% contained and nearly 8,000 acres in size.

Fire officials said the 7,945-acre Tyee Ridge Complex in Douglas County is now 90% contained and under local management.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office canceled all evacuations in the area for the Tyee Ridge Complex fires, which is now 76% contained and about 8,000 acres in size.

Lightning storms on Aug. 24 not only lit up the sky, but also parts of forest resulting in multiple fires throughout Douglas County.

Although the last of evacuation notices have been lifted on the Tyee Ridge Complex, fire crews remain vigilant for increased fire activity, authorities said.