06/15/2026
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.
