Lebanon Firefighters Battle Two Simultaneous Structure Fires (Photo)
- 09/21/25
Lebanon, Oregon
Firefighters from the Lebanon Fire District battled two simultaneous blazes in the early evening of Sunday September 21st. The first fire was reported at 17:36:38 in the 400 block of Morton Street with the second following moments later at 17:38:20 in the 3400 block of Bald Eagle Dr. Both fires were reported as working fires by the IC’s and required multiple resources that had to be summoned from different agencies. As the Battalion Chief arrived on Morton Street, he found a single-family dwelling with heavy fire to the detached garage and impinging on a fence and second structure with neighbors and one of Lebanon’s volunteer firefighters trying to control the fire with a garden hose. As the incident commander walked up to the building to continue the survey, he was informed by bystanders of someone still in the residence. The first due engine was just arriving after diverting from a different 911 medical call that happened minutes before the fire was reported. Crews quickly got dressed and made their way to the front door when the lone occupant walked out without injury. Firefighters quickly changed gears from rescue mode to attacking the blaze as Lebanon Fires BLS medic unit arrived and began preforming a complete search of the building. As crews battled the blaze, a ladder truck from Lebanon arrived with off-duty firefighters and a volunteer firefighter and were quickly assigned to the neighboring residence that had fire impinging on it, melting the siding. Those firefighters had to force open the locked door with tools to make access and search the house for any occupants or fire extension.
While the Morton Street blaze was unfolding, Firefighters on Bald Eagle encountered a well-developed fire in a garage that sent flames through the roof, into the attic space and burned two cars in the driveway of the single-family dwelling. The first due engine diverted from the first structure fire after hearing the arriving IC of the incident declare a working fire. The IC quickly called for a 2nd alarm requesting additional resources from Lebanon’s neighboring departments due to both fires.
Lebanon Firefighters responded to Morton Street with one engine, one ladder truck, one ALS fire/medic unit after finishing with a medical call, one BLS fire/medic unit, two chief officers and one Deputy Fire Marshal. Lebanon Police Department, PP&L and NW Natural assisted at the scene while neighboring firefighters supported Lebanon at the scene of Bald Eagle and district coverage as multiple 911 calls continued. Causes of both blazes are being investigated by the Lebanon Fire investigation team. No injuries were reported and more information on the second fire to come. Be Safe!
Lebanon Firefighters Battle Two Simultaneous Structure Fires (Photo)
- 09/21/25
Lebanon, Oregon
Firefighters from the Lebanon Fire District battled two simultaneous blazes in the early evening of Sunday September 21st. The first fire was reported at 17:36:38 in the 400 block of Morton Street with the second following moments later at 17:38:20 in the 3400 block of Bald Eagle Dr. Both fires were reported as working fires by the IC’s and required multiple resources that had to be summoned from different agencies. As the Battalion Chief arrived on Morton Street, he found a single-family dwelling with heavy fire to the detached garage and impinging on a fence and second structure with neighbors and one of Lebanon’s volunteer firefighters trying to control the fire with a garden hose. As the incident commander walked up to the building to continue the survey, he was informed by bystanders of someone still in the residence. The first due engine was just arriving after diverting from a different 911 medical call that happened minutes before the fire was reported. Crews quickly got dressed and made their way to the front door when the lone occupant walked out without injury. Firefighters quickly changed gears from rescue mode to attacking the blaze as Lebanon Fires BLS medic unit arrived and began preforming a complete search of the building. As crews battled the blaze, a ladder truck from Lebanon arrived with off-duty firefighters and a volunteer firefighter and were quickly assigned to the neighboring residence that had fire impinging on it, melting the siding. Those firefighters had to force open the locked door with tools to make access and search the house for any occupants or fire extension.
While the Morton Street blaze was unfolding, Firefighters on Bald Eagle encountered a well-developed fire in a garage that sent flames through the roof, into the attic space and burned two cars in the driveway of the single-family dwelling. The first due engine diverted from the first structure fire after hearing the arriving IC of the incident declare a working fire. The IC quickly called for a 2nd alarm requesting additional resources from Lebanon’s neighboring departments due to both fires.
Lebanon Firefighters responded to Morton Street with one engine, one ladder truck, one ALS fire/medic unit after finishing with a medical call, one BLS fire/medic unit, two chief officers and one Deputy Fire Marshal. Lebanon Police Department, PP&L and NW Natural assisted at the scene while neighboring firefighters supported Lebanon at the scene of Bald Eagle and district coverage as multiple 911 calls continued. Causes of both blazes are being investigated by the Lebanon Fire investigation team. No injuries were reported and more information on the second fire to come. Be Safe!
Firefighters Free Trapped Driver After Semi And Pickup Collide On Highway 34 (Photo)
- 09/02/25
Today at approximately 3:45pm, Tangent Rural Fire District was dispatched to Highway 34 and Goltra for a report of a semi-truck that T-boned a passenger vehicle with one person trapped inside.
On arrival, crews found a small pickup with heavy driver’s side damage. The occupant was injured and unable to get out. Firefighters worked together to use hydraulic tools to open the door and remove the driver. The extrication took 13 minutes, after which the patient was transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
Because the crash occurred in Tangent’s district but within Lebanon’s ambulance service area, Lebanon Fire District provided an ambulance and also sent an engine to assist with the rescue. This incident underscores the value of strong partnerships between neighboring fire districts. An Albany Fire Department medic unit was also moved up during the event to cover the Lebanon Fire District's multiple other calls that occurred simultaneously.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Firefighters Free Trapped Driver After Semi And Pickup Collide On Highway 34 (Photo)
- 09/02/25
Today at approximately 3:45pm, Tangent Rural Fire District was dispatched to Highway 34 and Goltra for a report of a semi-truck that T-boned a passenger vehicle with one person trapped inside.
On arrival, crews found a small pickup with heavy driver’s side damage. The occupant was injured and unable to get out. Firefighters worked together to use hydraulic tools to open the door and remove the driver. The extrication took 13 minutes, after which the patient was transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
Because the crash occurred in Tangent’s district but within Lebanon’s ambulance service area, Lebanon Fire District provided an ambulance and also sent an engine to assist with the rescue. This incident underscores the value of strong partnerships between neighboring fire districts. An Albany Fire Department medic unit was also moved up during the event to cover the Lebanon Fire District's multiple other calls that occurred simultaneously.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Lebanon Firefighters Tackle Brush Fire In Sodaville (Photo)
- 08/30/25
Lebanon, Oregon
Lebanon Fire District responded to a reported large natural cover fire in the early evening of Friday, August 29, 2025. The fire in the 3100 block of Sodaville Road was reported by the landowner as a small fire in a field that quickly grew to three acres when fire crews had arrived but now was involving brush and trees. Firefighters quickly went to work at the head of the fire slowing its progress. The incident commander called for a 2nd Alarm upgrade for additional type 6 brush engines to assist in the suppression. Oregon Department of Forestry was also on the scene with multiple engines and a dozer which was used to suppress and construct fire line on the west end of fire. Firefighters had forward progress of the fire stopped approximately 20 minutes after arrival and stayed on scene multiple hours mopping up hotspots in the area. Lebanon firefighters also deployed a drone to fly the area using thermal imaging to help locate additional hotspots. No injuries were reported, but several firefighters complained of receiving multiple stings after encountering angry bees as their nests were being disturbed.
Lebanon Fire District responded to this incident with 2 type 6 brush trucks, 3 water-tenders, 2 type 3 brush engines and 3 chief officers. Firefighters were assisted at the scene by Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District, Brownsville Fire District and the Oregon Department of Forestry.
The Lebanon Fire District would like to remind residents about the increased fire danger during fire season. Extreme caution should be used with any spark emitting activity outdoors. Be Safe!
Lebanon Firefighters Tackle Brush Fire In Sodaville (Photo)
- 08/30/25
Lebanon, Oregon
Lebanon Fire District responded to a reported large natural cover fire in the early evening of Friday, August 29, 2025. The fire in the 3100 block of Sodaville Road was reported by the landowner as a small fire in a field that quickly grew to three acres when fire crews had arrived but now was involving brush and trees. Firefighters quickly went to work at the head of the fire slowing its progress. The incident commander called for a 2nd Alarm upgrade for additional type 6 brush engines to assist in the suppression. Oregon Department of Forestry was also on the scene with multiple engines and a dozer which was used to suppress and construct fire line on the west end of fire. Firefighters had forward progress of the fire stopped approximately 20 minutes after arrival and stayed on scene multiple hours mopping up hotspots in the area. Lebanon firefighters also deployed a drone to fly the area using thermal imaging to help locate additional hotspots. No injuries were reported, but several firefighters complained of receiving multiple stings after encountering angry bees as their nests were being disturbed.
Lebanon Fire District responded to this incident with 2 type 6 brush trucks, 3 water-tenders, 2 type 3 brush engines and 3 chief officers. Firefighters were assisted at the scene by Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District, Brownsville Fire District and the Oregon Department of Forestry.
The Lebanon Fire District would like to remind residents about the increased fire danger during fire season. Extreme caution should be used with any spark emitting activity outdoors. Be Safe!
