In a collaborative effort to combat the rapidly spreading Larch Creek Fire near Dufur in Wasco, Oregon, Lincoln County Fire Agencies, including Central Coast Fire Rescue, Depoe Bay Fire District, City of Newport Fire Department, North Lincoln Fire Rescue, and Siletz Valley Fire District have mobilized a task force led by Polk County Fire District #1’s Task Force Leader Austin Champ.
Designated Task Force #14, our team deployed to the fire at approximately noon today and is now on scene, actively engaging in the firefight on the night rotation. Task Force #14 is comprised of two brush engines, two brush patrols, a water tender, and a task force leader.
Central Coast Fire Rescue: B72 (Type VI Engine)
Depoe Bay Fire District: BE21 (Type III Engine)
Newport Fire Department: B31 (Type VI Engine)
North Lincoln Fire Rescue: BE12 (Type III Engine)
Siletz Valley Fire District: WT52 (Type I Water Tender)
Siletz Valley Fire District: Trailer 51 (Conflagration Support Trailer)
Polk Co. Fire District #1: S464 (Task Force Leader)
The Larch Creek Fire has consumed an estimated 9,100 acres of wheat and grass fields in Wasco County. With 0% containment, the fire poses a significant challenge to the region, and our firefighters, along with our firefighting partners across Oregon, are committed to providing apparatus, personnel, and equipment to support the firefighting efforts in order to bring the fire under control.
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