Lincoln County, — July 20, 2026 — This morning, the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board fulfilled a resource request from the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office by mobilizing Task Force 22 in support of the Brewer Fire, located approximately 11.5 miles East of Madras in Crook and Jefferson Counties, in Central Oregon.
Task Force #22 is comprised of units from Columbia, Lincoln, Linn & Tillamook Counties with the following resources. Including one Engine Boss from Newport Fire Department.
North Lincoln Fire (Lincoln Co.) – B12 (Type 6 Engine)
Yachats Fire (Lincoln Co.) – B82 (Type 6 Engine)
Nestucca Fire (Tillamook Co.) – B87 (Type 6 Engine)
Vernonia Fire (Columbia Co.) – HB451 (Type 3 Engine)
Albany Fire (Linn Co.) – WT15 (Water Tender)
North Lincoln Fire (Lincoln Co.) – C-1 (Task Force Leader)
The deployment is being led by Task Force Leader Rob Dahlman of North Lincoln Fire Rescue.
Task Force 22 departed Lincoln County this morning at 11:00 a.m. and is en route to the staging area in Prineville, Oregon. The team is expected to arrive at approximately 5:00 p.m. and will be assigned to operational duties immediately upon arrival.
The Brewer Fire started July 15, 2026, and is one of many wildfires burning in Oregon. The fire is currently estimated to be 24,480 acres with structures threatened. Firefighters will continue to encounter challenging conditions with increased temperatures and a potential for thunderstorms in the forecast this week. This deployment may last up to 14 days, depending on fire activity and operational needs.
Task Force 22 represents the third deployment of resources requested by the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) from Lincoln County fire agencies. These firefighters and apparatus have joined the statewide response to help protect lives, property, and natural resources as wildfire activity continues to increase across Oregon.
As our firefighters continue to engage in the fire fight across Oregon, the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board extends its sincere appreciation to the firefighters and agencies that stepped forward to support this statewide response. Their commitment to protecting communities beyond their own demonstrates the strength of Oregon’s fire service and the longstanding tradition of agencies helping one another when the need is greatest.
As wildfire conditions continue to intensify across Oregon, we encourage everyone to do their part to prevent additional fires. Be mindful when operating equipment that can generate heat or sparks, especially during the warmest and driest parts of the day. Ensure campfires are completely extinguished where they are allowed, and never dispose of cigarettes or other smoking materials from vehicles or onto the ground.
The Fire Defense Board also reminds the public that outdoor debris burning remains prohibited throughout Lincoln County. These restrictions are essential to reducing the risk of preventable wildfires during this period of elevated fire danger.
Our firefighters are proud to answer the call wherever they are needed, but wildfire prevention begins at home. Every responsible action taken by residents and visitors helps protect our communities, our natural resources, and the firefighters working tirelessly across the state.
We ask you to keep the individuals and families impacted by these fires, along with the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, and all incident support staff working under challenging conditions, in your thoughts as suppression efforts continue.
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