There will be a controlled burn at Cascade Head from February 26 -28, 2025. Controlled burning of slash piles on Cascade Head will be conducted to manage open grassland habitat by reducing woody material that was growing in meadow. Oregon Department of Forestry is engaged in permitting and any fire response needs. Please do not call 911 to report this fire. The Nature Conservancy’s Cascade Head trail will be closed Wednesday through Friday (February 26 – 28) for the safety of hikers and firefighters. This closure may be extended into the weekend depending on project progress. Trail closure signs will take come down when it is safe to visit the preserve again.
Cascade Head is located north of Lincoln City. If you see this fire, please do not call 911. This controlled burn will be visible from Lincoln City and along Hwy 101.
Oregon Department of Forestry has an interactive website where the public can see where controlled burns are taking place across the state. You can learn more about prescribed burns and the Oregon Department of Forestry daily burn plans by visiting their website at https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/burn.aspx
Lincoln County Emergency Management
