Lincoln County Fire Crews Mobilized To Elk Fire

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing several structural task forces and its Red Incident Management Team to the Elk Fire in Klamath County, roughly eight miles north of Bonanza. The fire was reported Tuesday morning, quickly grew to approximately 2,000 acres, and is threatening homes and critical infrastructure. The Lincoln County Fire Defense Board has mobilized a specialized wildfire Task Force to assist in battling the Elk Fire, currently burning in Klamath County. The deployment was made at the request of the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) as part of the state’s coordinated wildfire response under the Emergency Conflagration Act.

The Task Force 26 departed Lincoln County late Wednesday afternoon. The Lincoln County task forces arrived safely Wednesday night. Lincoln County personnel and equipment from the following agencies are part of the task force.

• Depoe Bay Fire District

• North Lincoln Fire & Rescue

• Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue

• East Lincoln County Fire & Rescue

• Siletz Valley Fire District

• Clackamas County Fire District

The Elk Fire, sparked by dry lightning earlier this week, has burned thousands of acres in

southern Oregon, prompting multiple evacuation notices and drawing a significant response from state and local fire agencies. Firefighters are working around the clock to protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure. The Task Force includes a strike team of engines, command personnel, and support staff, with an initial deployment period of up to 14 days, subject to fire conditions and resource needs. This mobilization is part of Oregon’s Mutual Aid System, which ensures timely support between counties and regions during large-scale incidents.