Lincoln County alerts public to forest slash burns on Wednesday

Oregon Department of Forestry – West Oregon District (Toledo), requested our assistance in letting the public know that on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 there will be several slash burning operations visible from Hwy 101 (Lincoln City to Waldport) and Hwy 20 (Newport, Toledo).

If you see these fires, please note that no action is needed. Oregon Department of Forestry has an interactive website where the public can see where controlled burns are taking place across the state. We have listed that information on our County Emergency Management page under current conditions and provided the direct link below.

Oregon Department of Forestry: Smoke Management Daily Plans and Accomplishments website –

Here is a listing of the locations and aerial images where you should anticipate the controlled/slash burn operations to be visible from Hwy 101 and 20 on 12/11/2019.