Longview police placed a man in protective custody on Monday evening following reports of fire activity at Lake Sacajawea. Officers responded to the 1600 block of Nichols Boulevard after receiving notification that a man was attempting to extinguish a fire in the grass.

According to reporting by KLOG, responding officers found no visible fires upon arrival at the park. After contacting the man at the scene, police determined he was experiencing an apparent mental health crisis.

Longview Police Captain Tim Watson stated that the man was handcuffed and transported for a mental health evaluation. No arrests were reported in connection with the incident.

The report of fire activity occurred during a period of heightened regional concern regarding fire risks. On August 4, 2026, this publication reported that red flag warnings and air quality alerts had been issued for the Vancouver area and the Columbia River Gorge due to regional wildfires.

Source: Man Taken In After Fire Activity at Lake—KLOG 100.7 News