Lincoln County Crews Continue To Help With Wildfires

After a brief period with all of our deployed firefighters back home, Lincoln County has once again been called upon to assist Oregonians battling wildfires around the state. The Lincoln County Fire Defense Board has fulfilled requests for two separate Task Forces, which are deploying to two different wildfire incidents in Oregon. These deployments represent Lincoln County’s fifth and sixth mobilizations of the 2026 fire season.

It is important to recognize that we are still relatively early in the fire season, yet Lincoln County fire agencies have already experienced an unprecedented level of requests for statewide assistance.

The Lincoln County Fire defense board mobilized task force 62 early Saturday morning to assist with the Brewer Fire-Rowe Creek complex, in central Oregon about 11.5 miles east of Madras. Crews responding from Lincoln County included Depoe Bay Fire, North Lincoln Fire and Siletz Valley Fire. Crews were also sent from Tillamook and Yamhill Counties.

According to a release from the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board chief Tom Jackson,"the continued willingness of our local fire departments and districts—and, most importantly, our firefighters—to step forward when communities across Oregon need help speaks volumes about the strength and professionalism of our fire service."

Jackson said he also reassured the elected officials, fire service leaders, and communities that these deployments are carefully coordinated. Lincoln County remains appropriately staffed and fully capable of providing emergency response and fire protection to our local communities while these resources are deployed. Maintaining adequate local coverage remains a priority with every deployment decision.

On Thursday August 6th, task force 52 was mobilized heading to the Sutherlin area. This consisted of crews from North Lincoln, Seal Rock, Central Coast Fire, and Newport Fire departments along with a crew from Tillamook County. This was intended to be a 72 hour committment to provide contaiment incidents to protect communities from potential spreading wildfires.

With Red Flag conditions creating an increased risk for fast-moving wildfires, these prepositioned resources are strategically placed throughout the state to provide a rapid response should new fires ignite.

However due to rapid spread of the Writes Spring Fire in Klamath County task force 52 was reassinged to help with containment and help protect communties there. By positioning firefighters and equipment where they're needed most before incidents occur, crews can respond quickly to help protect lives, property, and natural resources.

Task force 62 deployment can last up to 14 days. This is the 6th request for resources by the Oregon State Fire Marshal. With the continued hot dry weather conditions, citizens are reminded that outdoor debris burning remains prohibited throughout Lincoln County.