Elkton Rural Fire Protection District

08/21/2026

08/11/2026

Tomorrow, Wednesday 8/12

DFPA NEWS RELEASE: The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) has responded to multiple Public Use Restriction violations in the past week, including prohibited debris burning.

This is a reminder to the public that violations will result in citations and fines. If an unauthorized fire escapes, causes damage or requires firefighting resources, you may be responsible for damages and suppression costs.

A VIOLATION WILL FOLLOW YOU FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS.

All violations are tracked statewide.

FIRE DANGER LEVEL CHANGE

Due to decreased temperatures and improved overnight moisture recovery, the fire danger level and public use restrictions will decrease to HIGH, effective 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District.

What does this change mean to the public?

With the fire danger level changing to HIGH, certain activities that were previously prohibited will now be allowed during specific hours.

Non-industrial power saw usage, the cutting, grinding, or welding of metal, the cutting, trimming, or mowing of dried, cured grass, and power-driven machinery for non-industrial improvement or development on private property will now be allowed BEFORE 10 AM or AFTER 8 PM.

There is no change to the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL). IFPL will remain at LEVEL 3 district wide.

08/06/2026

If you missed the first date, United Way is putting on another class at our fire station on August 15th. Scan the QR code or go to the website linked below to sign up!

https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&FormId=xe9K41YI_kqT74H6Us6nAjsVI2ZJWyxItmdeATfA-RBUNjZUUjFUNEs1Q0tNREg0OTJRRUw5WTgyNS4u&Token=ebdaddb684ab41d2aea7aa2452c8360f

08/04/2026

🚩 TAKE ACTION BEFORE A RED FLAG WARNING 🚩
Critical fire weather conditions are forecast from 2 p.m. Wednesday through 9 p.m. Wednesday across portions of Douglas County. Strong wind gusts, low humidity, and dry fuels can cause fires to spread rapidly.
One Less Spark makes a difference! Unless regulations allow, avoid doing activities that are flame emitting, combustion or spark producing during these conditions.
Follow regulations in your area. DFPA post on regulations can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasForestProtectiveAssociation/
Before the wind arrives, do an Ember Check:
✔️ Close windows, garage doors, and pet doors
✔️ Clear leaves and debris from roofs and gutters
✔️ Move flammable items off your patio and at least 5' away from your home
Now is the time to prepare, stay in contact with others, learn to be the help until help arrives, and have an evacuation plan ready.