Tenmile Rural Fire District

08/26/2026

OLALLA ROAD FIRE — TENMILE RURAL FIRE DISTRICT RESPONSE

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Tenmile Rural Fire District was dispatched along with the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) and Central Douglas Fire & Rescue to a reported natural cover fire near the 3300 block of Upper Olalla Road.

Responding crews initially encountered difficulty locating the fire and accessing the incident due to the fire’s remote location. Once contact was made and crews were directed into the fire, a Tenmile Fire tactical tender and brush truck, along with Central Douglas Fire & Rescue Brush truck, reached the fire within approximately 12 minutes of the initial dispatch.

Firefighters found an approximately five-acre fire actively burning uphill. The first-arriving ground resources immediately began an aggressive initial attack, engaging both flanks of the fire simultaneously. At nearly the same time, a DFPA helicopter arrived overhead and began making water drops near the head of the fire, helping slow its forward progress while ground crews worked the flanks.

Additional resources from Tenmile Fire and DFPA arrived shortly afterward, strengthening the initial attack and continuing suppression efforts. As the incident developed, additional assistance was requested from Lookingglass Rural Fire District and Camas Valley Volunteer Fire District.

Due to the wildfire staffing grants provided by and through the Oregon State Fire Marshal there were six additional firefighters available on shift between three local agencies to assist with supression and control of this fire.

Through the coordinated efforts of all responding agencies, firefighters were able to stop the fire’s forward spread. Crews ultimately completed containment and mop-up operations on the approximately 23-acre fire before the incident was transferred to DFPA and transitioned to patrol status.

No homes or structures were threatened.

The cause of the fire has been determined to be human-caused and remains under active investigation.

Tenmile Rural Fire District committed six apparatus and 12 personnel to the incident.

We would like to thank our partners at Douglas Forest Protective Association, Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Lookingglass Rural Fire District, and Camas Valley Volunteer Fire District for their quick response, cooperation, and hard work. Wildland incidents like this demonstrate the importance of strong mutual-aid partnerships and coordinated air and ground operations.

08/22/2026

**Update**
The forward spread of the fire has been stopped**
**DFPA and Tenmile RFD remain engaged with additional arriving resources from DFPA, Camas Valley and Lookingglass RFD arriving to assist **
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Tenmile Fire is currently engaged in a 5+ acre grass & brush fire in the 3300 block of Olalla Road in Tenmile.

Crews are being assisted by Douglas Forest Protective Association and Central Douglas Fire & Rescue.

Please avoid the area while emergency crews are working. Cause of fire under investigation.

08/08/2026

🚒 Tenmile Firefighters Deployed to The Dalles as part of Task Force 66

Today, two Tenmile RFD firefighters deployed with our water tender as part of Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Task Force 66, which has been pre-positioned in The Dalles, Oregon, due to forecasted elevated fire danger and increased wildfire potential.

A pre-position assignment places firefighting resources in areas where fire weather conditions indicate an increased risk of significant incidents. By moving personnel and equipment closer to areas of concern before fires start, firefighters can respond more quickly if they’re needed, helping protect lives and property.

Our firefighters are deployed to provide structural fire protection, working alongside our wildland firefighting partners. While wildland firefighters focus on containing and suppressing wildfires, OSFM task forces are specifically assigned to help protect homes, businesses, and other structures threatened by wildfire.

We wish our firefighters a safe deployment and thank them for their dedication to serving communities across Oregon whenever called upon.

Please join us in wishing them a safe assignment! 🇺🇸🚒

08/03/2026

🔥 HEAT ADVISORY TODAY & RED FLAG WARNING WEDNESDAY 🔥

The Tenmile Rural Fire District would like to remind our community that the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area today and a Red Flag Warning for Wednesday as hot, dry, and windy conditions continue across Douglas County.

🌡 **Heat Advisory**
• In effect through 11:00 p.m. Wednesday
• High temperatures are expected to reach 96–99 degrees.
• Overnight temperatures will remain warm, ranging from 60–65 degrees.

⚠️ **Red Flag Warning**
• In effect Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
• West to northwest winds of 10–15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph
• Relative humidity levels between 10–15 percent
• Extremely dry and unstable conditions could allow any fire to spread rapidly.

***UPDATED**🚨 The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) has also announced that the Douglas District will move into **Extreme Fire Danger** beginning Teusday at 12:01 p.m.

Please help us keep our community safe by taking the following precautions:

✅ Avoid activities that could create sparks.

✅ Follow all local fire restrictions.

✅ Stay hydrated and limit time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day.

✅ Check on family members, neighbors, children, and pets.

✅ Review your evacuation plan and ensure you are signed up to receive emergency alerts.

A Red Flag Warning does **not** mean there is an active fire. It means conditions are favorable for rapid fire growth if a fire starts.

As always, remember: **One less spark means one less wildfire.**

For additional information, please visit the DFPA page or DFPA.net.

Stay safe,

**Tenmile Rural Fire District**

08/01/2026

𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐫.

The Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordinating Group (PNWCG) is urging the public, land users, and partner agencies to exercise the highest level of caution this weekend as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning for Saturday afternoon and evening across central and eastern Washington and Oregon. This rare designation is reserved for fire‑weather conditions that greatly exceed standard Red Flag criteria and pose significant danger to public safety, firefighters, and communities.

-𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.
-𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.
-𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧, 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧, 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬.

Wildfire conditions can change quickly. Stay informed, stay prepared, and remain vigilant.

Informational resources:
Weather: weather.gov
Evacuation and emergency alerts: www.oralert.gov
Fire restrictions: oregon.gov/odf
Wildfire prevention tips: keeporegongreen.org or Keep Oregon Green Association
Oregon Department of Transportation: Tripcheck.com
Northwest Coordination Center: gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/


Oregon Department of Emergency Management
Oregon State Fire Marshal

07/24/2026

We are sending this awesome crew to the Brewer Fire near Prineville Oregon with our type 6 wildland brush truck 2080. They will join the Douglas County task force and mobilize with the OSFM. This is our second task force deployment of the season to assist with these devastating fires burning in our state in addition to other assignments in areas of our region. Be safe guys!

07/22/2026

07/18/2026

Sometimes the best part of the day comes after the call.

After responding to an incident this afternoon in the Byron Creek Estates, our crew noticed a young entrepreneur and her mom with a lemonade stand set up at the entrance to the neighborhood. Of course, we had to stop and support them!

We're happy to report that Charlotte's lemonade is the real deal—freshly squeezed, ice cold, and incredibly refreshing! Chief Henderson, Lt. Santos, and Firefighter Molyneux all agreed it was some of the best lemonade they've had. And if that wasn't enough, the homemade chocolate chip cookies were just as delicious!

If you're out and about, we highly recommend stopping by the entrance to Byron Creek Estates to grab a glass of lemonade and a cookie from Charlotte and her mom. Supporting young entrepreneurs and our local community is always worth the stop.

Thank you, Charlotte, for the refreshing treat and the smiles! ❤️🍋

07/03/2026

Rollover Motor Vehicle Accident – Highway 42

Just before noon today, Tenmile Fire was dispatched to a reported rollover motor vehicle accident on Highway 42 near milepost 65. Initial reports indicated a vehicle had left the roadway, struck a utility pole, rolled onto its roof, and came to rest in a ditch with the driver trapped inside. The crash also brought down power lines across both lanes of the highway, creating additional hazards for responders and the public.

Upon arrival, Tenmile Fire unit 2094 established Highway 42 Command. Just seconds later, Engine 2030 arrived on scene, followed closely by our rescue unit, an additional support vehicle, and chief unit, allowing crews to quickly size up the incident, stabilize the overturned vehicle, and begin rescue operations. Crews found a single occupant trapped inside the overturned vehicle and immediately began stabilizing the scene while coordinating with other incoming agency resources. Due to the downed power lines and the sheared utility pole, Highway 42 was closed in both directions until the scene could be made safe.

Using hydraulic rescue tools, Tenmile firefighters successfully extricated the patient, who was then transferred to the CDF&R ambulance for continued medical care and transport to Mercy Medical Center.

In total Tenmile RFD had 5 units on scene with 8 personnel. Today marked just day #2 of our additional wildfire season staffing made possible through the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Wildfire Season Staffing Grant. Thanks to this grant, Tenmile Fire has two additional firefighters on duty each day, allowing us to respond more quickly with increased staffing for emergencies like today's rescue while also improving our readiness for wildfire response.

This incident required close coordination between multiple agencies. We would like to thank:

Central Douglas Fire & Rescue (1176) for EMS and patient transport.
Oregon State Police (OSP) for traffic control and crash investigation.
Oregon Department of Transportation for roadway management.
Douglas Electric Cooperative for responding to the damaged utility pole and restoring the area to a safe condition.

Today's incident is a reminder of how quickly a routine drive can turn into an emergency. Please slow down, stay alert, wear your seatbelt every trip, and use extra caution whenever you encounter emergency scenes or downed power lines. Never assume a downed line is safe—always stay well away and let utility crews handle the hazard.

We wish the patient a full and speedy recovery.

Photos from today's response are included.

07/02/2026

The Four B's of Fireworks Safety

As we approach Independence Day, Tenmile Rural Fire District encourages everyone to celebrate responsibly by following the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Four B's of Fireworks Safety.

🔥 Be Prepared

Have a charged garden hose and a bucket of water readily available before lighting any fireworks.
Clear the area of dry grass, brush, and other combustible materials.

🔥 Be Safe

Keep children and pets away from fireworks.
Never use fireworks near dry vegetation.
Light one firework at a time and move away quickly.

🔥 Be Responsible

Never relight a "dud."
Wait at least 15–20 minutes, then soak it in water before disposal.
Thoroughly soak all used fireworks before placing them in the trash.

🔥 Be Aware

Use only legal fireworks and only where they are allowed.
Know the fire danger conditions and restrictions in your area.
Fireworks Cause Real Injuries and Fires

Every year, thousands of people are injured by fireworks. Children and young adults account for a significant portion of those injuries, and burns to the hands, fingers, face, and eyes are among the most common. Even sparklers can burn at temperatures of approximately 2,000°F.

You May Be Financially Responsible

If fireworks start a fire, the person responsible may be held liable for:

Fire suppression costs
Property damage
Other associated losses

Parents may also be held responsible for damages caused by their children.

Important Reminder for Douglas County Residents

While some consumer fireworks may be legal to purchase in Oregon, that does not automatically mean they are legal to use during fire season.

Current Douglas District fire season restrictions prohibit the use of fireworks on lands protected under the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA). Residents should check current fire season restrictions before using any fireworks.

This Fourth of July, help protect our community, our firefighters, and our natural resources.

Be Prepared. Be Safe. Be Responsible. Be Aware.

🇺🇸 Have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day from all of us at Tenmile Rural Fire District. 🇺🇸