Police in Lincoln City are asking for help after several “intentionally set” fires have burned in the Agnes Creek Open Space recreation area just inland from the beach.
Police said that over the past few weeks, fire crews have responded to “several fires that started in local wooded areas” and in and near Agnes Creek Open Space.
“Officers, firefighters, and citizens have worked together to put out these fires, which could have threatened residences in the area,” a news release said.
The open space is in central Lincoln City and features a 1.5 miles trail through western hemlock, Sitka spruce and open forest lands. Police said they’ve collected evidence from the fires which are being analyzed at the Oregon State Police Crime Lab.
“However, LCPD is reaching out to the public to request that anyone with any information about these fires come forward,” the news release said. “These are clearly intentionally set, human-started fires. These are not accidental camping or cooking fires.