Roseburg Tracker Information Update - Thursday, Sept 24th

The Archie Creek Fire is now 55% contained. Along with the hard work of all the crews on this fire, the recent rain has definitely assisted in increasing the containment of the fire. Here is the latest info on the fire: https://www.roseburgtracker.com/posts/5f6ceb1cd42098000498fd84 The Mt Thielsen Fire is now 30% contained. Here is the latest info on that fire. https://www.roseburgtracker.com/posts/5f6cecc7d42098000498fda1 Air quality in Douglas County has drastically improved this week and stands at 21 this morning! Smoke could return a little this weekend and into next week as high temperatures up in the 90’s return. https://www.roseburgtracker.com/posts/5f6cdb64d42098000498fd7c The recent rainfall has helped lower the fire danger in Douglas County to Low according to DFPA on Thursday. https://www.roseburgtracker.com/posts/5f6ccd1ed42098000498fd72 Roseburg School District is bringing back kindergarten students to in-person classes starting this next week. Grades 1-3 will follow on October 5th as long as Douglas County continues to meet current state metrics. https://www.roseburgtracker.com/posts/5f6bfc3cd42098000498fd44 Douglas County hired a community recovery coordinator to help local wildfire victims and their family’s. https://www.roseburgtracker.com/posts/5f6a3b7e64cabe0004588cf6 Roseburg Public Library announced they were expanding their hours. https://www.roseburgtracker.com/posts/5f6a319c64cabe0004588cdd North Umpqua Highway (138) reopened this week. https://www.roseburgtracker.com/posts/5f692e5664cabe0004588c92 I hope this email finds you all well. It's so nice to have clean air again and to have some of the stress from the fires gone. I hope this fall gives us some peace and rest. If Roseburg Tracker has been a helpful resource, you can now support our work by giving on a one-time or a monthly basis. https://www.roseburgtracker.com/support If you are a business and would like to support Roseburg Tracker by advertising with us, that is now possible as well. https://www.roseburgtracker.com/advertise If you ever have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at ryan@jointracker.com Have a great day! -Ryan Finlay