Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to an RV fire in West Eugene on Ken Nielsen Rd near Hwy 126 at 7:20 Tuesday evening. Responding crews noted a large smoke column and requested an additional crew and water tender to support the operation. The RV was a total loss, there were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to an RV fire in West Eugene on Ken Nielsen Rd near Hwy 126 at 7:20 Tuesday evening. Responding crews noted a large smoke column and requested an additional crew and water tender to support the operation. The RV was a total loss, there were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire is on scene of an industrial fire at Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist located at 195 N Bertelsen Rd in West Eugene. Firefighters were alerted to the fire at 7:08 PM on Sunday. The first arriving engine from the Danebo Station received reports of a press on fire inside the facility. Crews quickly extinguished the fire before it extended to the building or other equipment. Staff from the facility worked to keep the fire in check before fire crews arrived. The fire is under control and there were no injuries reported.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire is on scene of an apartment fire at Redwood Park Apartments located At 4131 w 18th Ave in West Eugene. Firefighters were alerted to the fire at 3:15 PM on Sunday. The first arriving engine from the Bailey Hill Station received reports of a fire on the back side of an 8-unit apartment building spreading up the building and into the siding. Crews quickly extinguished the fire before it entered the into the living areas where there were several residents at home, unaware of the fire. There were no injuries reported, and the fire marshals office is conducting an investigation.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire is on scene of a fuel spill at the Fred Meyer fuel depot at 60 Division Avenue in Eugene. Crews are mitigating the spill which originally was believed to have occurred as a result of a vehicle fuel tank that had been drilled for fuel theft. Further investigation determined the fueling hose had become disconnected from the fuel tank. The owner was unaware that the malfunction existed and a large volume fuel spilled. The Eugene Springfield Fire regional hazardous materials team is working with Fred Meyer staff to mitigate the spill. Fortunately modern fuel facilities are able to contain spills within the facility protecting the storm runoff systems and regional treatment facilities. Crews are verifying all systems are opening properly and there is no contamination within the storm water system. *updated to include findings upon further investigation.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire is on scene of a fuel spill at the Fred Meyer fuel depot at 60 Division Avenue in Eugene. Crews are mitigating the spill which occurred as a result of a vehicle fuel tank that had been drilled for fuel theft. The owner was unaware that the hole existed and a large volume fuel spilled. The Eugene Springfield Fire regional hazardous materials team is working with Fred Meyer staff to mitigate the spill. Fortunately modern fuel facilities are able to contain spills within the facility protecting the storm runoff systems and regional treatment facilities. Crews are verifying all systems are opening properly and there is no contamination within the storm water system.
Eugene OR. Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) responded to a house fire at 153 Swain Ln in the North Santa Clara area early Sunday morning. Crews were notified of a possible fire at 12:06 AM on 3/31. Upon arrival, ESF Ladder 11 found 40 foot flame lengths from multiple trees with a mobile home catching fire. Ladder 11 began to attack the fire, with support from additional ESF and Lane Fire Authority (LFA) crews. Firefighters were able to assure the resident and her son were not at home at the time of the fire, and performed a primary search of the residence as they conducted fire attack operations and protected exposures. Crews used quick thinking to cut through an adjacent fence and stretch hose from a hydrant on a neighboring property to get water. The fire was placed under control, and there were no injuries immediately reported. LFA is performing an investigation to determine the cause as the fire occurred at a property within their contracted jurisdiction.
Springfield, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a car fire at an apartment complex in Springfield Friday afternoon. Crews were called to 1890 M St for a pickup on fire. Residents quick thinking worked to keep the fire in check while Engine 4’s 2 minute response time ensured the fire did not damage the apartments.
Springfield, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire is on scene of a structure fire at 2063 L St in Springfield this morning. Firefighters were alerted by a neighbor who had been smelling burning plastic and when they went to find the source, they noticed smoke pouring out of a garage. Arriving crews found fire in a detached garage that was being used as a dwelling. The fire attack was slowed by the amount of belongings within the space, but Firefighters were able to prevent extension to the home. The occupants were not in the garage at the time of the fire, but a search by Firefighters did locate several deceased pets. The cause is under investigation. The current housing crisis continues to push people to live in alternative living situations. It is important to understand that garages, outbuildings and other shelters are not designed/regulated with occupancy in mind, meaning they lack design features that slow/contain fire, allow for safe escape from fire or alerting devices to warn of fire. Our primary mission at Eugene Springfield Fire is to save lives regardless of the space you occupy. With this in mind, if you or someone you care about has to resort to alternative shelter, please take extra precautions for fire safety. Smoke detectors are a must, electrical safety is imperative, and anything with a spark/flame should be avoided in the space (smoking, open flame cooking and heating devices).
Springfield, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire is on scene of a structure fire at 2063 L St in Springfield this morning. Firefighters were alerted by a neighbor who had been smelling burning plastic and when they went to find the source, they noticed smoke pouring out of a garage. Arriving crews found fire in a detached garage that was being used as a dwelling. The fire attack was slowed by the amount of belongings within the space, but Firefighters were able to prevent extension to the home. The occupants were not in the garage at the time of the fire, but a search by Firefighters did locate several deceased pets. The cause is under investigation. The current housing crisis continues to push people to live in alternative living situations. It is important to understand that garages, outbuildings and other shelters are not designed/regulated with occupancy in mind, meaning they lack design features that slow/contain fire, allow for safe escape from fire or alerting devices to warn of fire. Our primary mission at Eugene Springfield Fire is to save lives regardless of the space you occupy. With this in mind, if you or someone you care about has to resort to alternative shelter, please take extra precautions for fire safety. Smoke detectors are a must, electrical safety is imperative, and anything with a spark/flame should be avoided in the space (smoking, open flame cooking and heating devices).