The morning of July 16th the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board fulfilled a resource request from the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office by mobilizing Strike Team 7 in support of the East Evans Creek Road Fire, located approximately 14 miles northeast of Rogue River in Jackson County, Oregon. Strike Team #7 is comprised of units from Lincoln, Linn & Tillamook Counties with the following resources. The deployment is being led by Strike Team Leader Mark Bernt of the City of Al

As technology evolves, so does the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). ODF continues to adapt and integrate technological advancements into their work. During fire season, the agency uses several different types of tech for early detection, prevention, data collection and to support suppression efforts. Wildfire Detection Cameras ODF’s wildfire detection cameras play an integral role in the state’s early detection and response on fires. These cameras monitor thousands of acr

Statewide fire restrictions remain in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington, and many local regions have additional restrictions in place. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of all active restrictions and closures as warmer weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. “Every individual's choices directly impact community safety,” said Kim Prill, BLM Oregon/Washington Acting State Director. “Just one spark can start

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing several structural task forces and its Red Incident Management Team to the Elk Fire in...

NW Coastal Housing and community partners broke ground on Tuesday, July 1st, on an innovative Tiny Home Village for Wildfire Survivors...

On May 15, fire restrictions went into effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington. BLM...

May is Wildfire Awareness Month. Oregon experiences its heaviest wildfire activity during the summer months, but fires can occur at any...

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is announcing the 2025 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant recipients. Now in its fourth year, this funding...

Lincoln County recently adopted an ordinance that could provide property tax relief, including potential tax refunds, to those who lost...

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing six additional strike teams of water tenders to Southern California. In total, 30 water...

Teams responding from Lincoln County include Central Coast fire, North Lincoln Fire, Depoe Bay Fire and Newport Fire. The Oregon...

As the leaves change and cooler weather sets in, the Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon fire service remind everyone of the...

As we approach the Fourth of July holiday, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is urging all Oregonians to be mindful of the hot weather and...

May is Wildfire Awareness Month. Oregon experiences its heaviest wildfire activity during the summer months, but fires occur all seasons...

With temperatures cooling and widespread rain soaking the state, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protection districts have...

Diligent efforts by fire crews increased containment on the Rock Creek Fire to 75% as of August 30th. Crews are on a “search and destroy”...

The fire near the intersection of Hwy 20 and Sam's Creek is now under control. Fire crews will be extinguishing hot spots throughout the...

Lincoln County Emergency Management and Lincoln County Fire Defense Board are excited to announce the release of our new Wildfire Public...

The Lincoln City Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public with their investigation into several fires that have been...

All Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts are in fire season. This means that fire restrictions and danger levels may be in place...