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Lincoln County Fire & Tillamook County Deploy To The East Evans Creek Road Fire, Jackson County, Oregon (Photo) - 07/15/26

Lincoln County & Tillamook County Fire Agencies Deploys to East Evans Creek Road Fire, in Jackson County


Lincoln County — July 11, 2026 — On July 11, the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board fulfilled a resource request from the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office by mobilizing Task Force 7 in support of the East Evans Creek Road Fire, located approximately 14 miles northeast of Rogue River in Jackson County, Oregon.

 


Task Force #7 is comprised of units from both Lincoln & Tillamook Counties with the following resources.


North Lincoln Fire (Lincoln Co.) - E13 (Type 3 Engine)
North Lincoln Fire (Lincoln Co.) - WT16 (Water Tender)
Newport Fire Dept (Lincoln Co.) - B31 (Type 6 Engine)
Seal Rock Fire (Lincoln Co.) - B62 (Type 6 Engine)
Central Coast Fire (Lincoln Co.) - B72 (Type 6 Engine)
Nestucca Rural Fire District (Tillamook Co.) - C84 (Task Force Leader)


The deployment is being led by Task Force Leader Eric Shoop of Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District.


Task Force 7 departed Lincoln County this morning at 6:30 a.m. and is en route to the staging area in Medford, Oregon. The team is expected to arrive at approximately 1:30 p.m. and will be assigned to operational duties immediately upon arrival.


The East Evans Creek Road Fire experienced rapid growth following its start yesterday and is currently estimated to have burned more than 1,500 acres. Firefighters are expected to encounter challenging conditions as suppression efforts continue. This deployment may last up to 14 days, depending on fire activity and operational needs.


On behalf of the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board, I would like to thank the firefighters and agencies who answered the call to assist our fellow Oregonians during this significant wildfire incident. Their willingness to serve reflects the professionalism, dedication, and strong mutual aid partnerships that exist throughout our state.


Please keep the residents affected by this fire, along with all emergency responders working to protect lives and property, in your thoughts during this critical time.

 

For more information, please contact:
• Depoe Bay Fire District Fire Chief Tom Jackson
• Phone: (541) 992--6131
• Email: tjackson@depoebayfire.com

Attached Media Files: Press_Release_Lincoln_County_Fire_Defense_Board_East_Evans_Creek_Road_Fire_2026.07.11.pdf,

Lincoln County Fire & Tillamook County Deploy To The East Evans Creek Road Fire, Jackson County, Oregon (Photo) - 07/15/26

Lincoln County & Tillamook County Fire Agencies Deploys to East Evans Creek Road Fire, in Jackson County


Lincoln County — July 11, 2026 — On July 11, the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board fulfilled a resource request from the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office by mobilizing Task Force 7 in support of the East Evans Creek Road Fire, located approximately 14 miles northeast of Rogue River in Jackson County, Oregon.

 


Task Force #7 is comprised of units from both Lincoln & Tillamook Counties with the following resources.


North Lincoln Fire (Lincoln Co.) - E13 (Type 3 Engine)
North Lincoln Fire (Lincoln Co.) - WT16 (Water Tender)
Newport Fire Dept (Lincoln Co.) - B31 (Type 6 Engine)
Seal Rock Fire (Lincoln Co.) - B62 (Type 6 Engine)
Central Coast Fire (Lincoln Co.) - B72 (Type 6 Engine)
Nestucca Rural Fire District (Tillamook Co.) - C84 (Task Force Leader)


The deployment is being led by Task Force Leader Eric Shoop of Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District.


Task Force 7 departed Lincoln County this morning at 6:30 a.m. and is en route to the staging area in Medford, Oregon. The team is expected to arrive at approximately 1:30 p.m. and will be assigned to operational duties immediately upon arrival.


The East Evans Creek Road Fire experienced rapid growth following its start yesterday and is currently estimated to have burned more than 1,500 acres. Firefighters are expected to encounter challenging conditions as suppression efforts continue. This deployment may last up to 14 days, depending on fire activity and operational needs.


On behalf of the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board, I would like to thank the firefighters and agencies who answered the call to assist our fellow Oregonians during this significant wildfire incident. Their willingness to serve reflects the professionalism, dedication, and strong mutual aid partnerships that exist throughout our state.


Please keep the residents affected by this fire, along with all emergency responders working to protect lives and property, in your thoughts during this critical time.

 

For more information, please contact:
• Depoe Bay Fire District Fire Chief Tom Jackson
• Phone: (541) 992--6131
• Email: tjackson@depoebayfire.com

Attached Media Files: Press_Release_Lincoln_County_Fire_Defense_Board_East_Evans_Creek_Road_Fire_2026.07.11.pdf,