08/12/2026
🚒 RILEY CREEK FIRE UPDATE 🌲
August 10 2026 our community successfully contained the Riley Creek Fire to just under 12 acres near Highway 101 and Weber Way (by the beach entrance). This swift victory kept our neighbors safe thanks to an aggressive, coordinated response.
🔥 INCIDENT LEADERSHIP & FIRE CREWS:
Huge thanks to Incident Commanders Derwin Boggs and Tyson Krieger. Derwin Boggs from Coos Forest Protection Association who played key role in the suppression of this fire. With his crews, and years of fire experience. His ability to dispatch helicopters, heavy equipment, and hand crews so quickly is a great asset to our community. Tyson Krieger for his outstanding leadership. We specifically want to thank the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM)—participating in their conflagration system provided Tyson with the critical training and preparation needed to manage so many differing departments across a large, rapidly changing incident. We would also like to thank U.S. Forest Service Russell Wilstead and Jennifer Stansell for their experience leadership and quick response to aid our community.
Thank you to the incredible crews who rushed to the front lines:
• Gold Beach Fire Department
• Coos Forest Protective Association
• Gold Beach Ranger District (Crew 31)
• Ophir Fire • Cedar Valley Fire • Pistol River Fire
• Port Orford Fire • Sixes Fire • Agness Fire
• Brookings Fire • Cape Ferrelo Fire • Harbor Fire
🚨 LAW ENFORCEMENT & SAFETY SUPPORT:
• GBPD, Curry County Sheriff’s Department, and Oregon State Police for managing urgent evacuations and keeping Highway 101 clear for emergency rigs.
Thank you to all the neighbors who stayed calm, followed orders, and looked out for one another. Our coastal towns are safer because we stand together! Drone video was provided by KRL Photo.🤝❤️