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Crews Respond To Car Fire At Springfield Apartment - 03/22/24

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. 

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Firefighters Extinguish Springfield Structure Fire (Photo) - 03/22/24

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).      

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Firefighters Extinguish Springfield Structure Fire (Photo) - 03/22/24

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).      

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One Transported Following Early Morning Crash (Photo) - 03/19/24

Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire resounded to a single vehicle near NW Expressway and Chambers in Eugene at 2:00 AM Tuesday morning.  One person self extricated from the vehicle prior to arrival and was transported with non-life threatening injuries. 

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Firefighters Respond To Eugene Apartment Fire (Photo) - 03/18/24

Eugene, OR. At approx 530 am on 3/18, Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) responded to a reported apartment fire at Boulders on the River on Valley River Way. Neighbors noticed smoke from the apartment and attempted to notify residents. ESF Valley River Engine company 9, stationed next door, responded as part of a full fire response of 4 engines, 2 ladder trucks, 2 chiefs , an ambulance and EMS supervisor. They quickly located the fire apartment, made access with a hoseline, and extinguished the fire. Fire crews performed a primary search and located a dog, rendering care. Initial reports indicate there was a lithium ion battery involved in the fire, and the ESF fire marshals office is on scene investigating . The fire was contained to the apartment I'd origin, and there were no other injuries reported

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Fire Crews Rescue Injured Hiker On Spencers Butte (Photo) - 03/17/24

Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to an injured hiker on Spencer’s Butte Sunday afternoon.  The hiker fell and sustained life threatening injuries.  Crews requested LCSO Search and Rescue to aid in securing the patient and moving them 200 yards to the top of the butte.  The patient was then transported to Riverbend Hospital by a Life Flight helicopter.  Edit- two more photos added 

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Firefighters Respond To West Eugene Grass Fire (Photo) - 03/17/24

Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire crews are on scene of a small grass fire in the 2600 block of Bell Avenue in West Eugene.  Firefighters were alerted to the fire shortly before 6:30 PM Saturday evening.  Firefighters arrived to find a slow moving grass fire near the rail road tracks.  The fire was extinguished and did not damage any property, the cause is undetermined.  This fire is a good reminder that it takes very little sun and heat to dry out small fuels like grass making ignition easier.  While we are not yet there, fire seasons continue to begin earlier and last longer.  Spring is a good time to get rid of old dead vegetation to reduce the risk of wildfires burning in our communities. 

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Firefighters Respond To West Eugene Grass Fire (Photo) - 03/16/24

Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire crews are on scene of a small grass fire in the 2600 block of Bell Avenue in West Eugene.  Firefighters were alerted to the fire shortly before 6:30 PM Saturday evening.  Firefighters arrived to find a slow moving grass fire near the rail road tracks.  The fire was extinguished and did not damage any property, the cause is undetermined.  This fire is a good reminder that it takes very little sun and heat to dry out small fuels like grass making ignition easier.  While we are not yet there, fire seasons continue to begin earlier and last longer.  Spring is a good time to get rid of old dead vegetation to reduce the risk of wildfires burning in our communities. 

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West Eugene RV Fire Extinguished (Photo) - 03/16/24

Eugene, OR.  Just after 9:00 PM Friday night, Eugene Springfield Fire received multiple reports of an RV fire near the intersection of Barger Drive and Ohio Street in West Eugene.  Arriving fire crews found a fully involved RV fire and suppressed the fire.  There were no injuries or damage to neighboring homes and the cause is under investigation. 

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Crews Extingusih Car Fire At W. Eugene Home Depot (Photo) - 03/15/24

Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to a vehicle fire Friday afternoon at the West Eugene Home Depot.  Firefighters were alerted to the fire just before 2:30 PM and arrived to find a fully involved vehicle.  There were no injuries and the fire did not extend beyond the involved vehicle.  The cause is under investigation. 

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Crews Extingusih Car Fire At W. Eugene Home Depot (Photo) - 03/15/24

Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to a vehicle fire Friday afternoon at the West Eugene Home Depot.  Firefighters were alerted to the fire just before 2:30 PM and arrived to find a fully involved vehicle.  There were no injuries and the fire did not extend beyond the involved vehicle.  The cause is under investigation. 

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Firefighters Train On New Firefighting Foam (Photo) - 03/14/24

Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire’s aircraft rescue and firefighting crews received special live fire training at PDX this week.  The training was centered around the application of new firefighting foams that are poly-fluorine free.  These new foams are intended to lessen the environmental impact of aircraft firefighting on the environment by removing forever chemicals.  This training is being done in preparation of switching to new and more environmentally friendly foaming agents later this year.

From the US Fire Administration:

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used in aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) for fighting liquid fuel fires since the 1970s. Fluorine-free foams are foams that do not contain any PFAS. Both use the same approach to fighting liquid fuel fires.

How they work

Firefighting foams form a “blanket” over liquid fuel that acts as a barrier preventing flammable vapors from escaping the liquid. This helps both to extinguish the fire and to prevent additional ignition of vapors. The more stable and long-lasting this foam blanket is, the more effective the foam is at containing flammable vapors and ultimately extinguishing the fire.

The problem

Although PFAS-containing foams are more effective than fluorine-free foams, in numerous scientific studies PFAS are linked to harmful effects on humans and animals and they do not degrade naturally in the environment. In response to the negative impacts of PFAS, the Department of Defense in January 2023 issued a new performance specification for firefighting foams used by the military.  The specification outlines the functional requirements for firefighting foams used on military bases. These foams must be able to effectively extinguish class B hydrocarbon liquid fuel fires without containing PFAS.

The next step

Many efforts are underway to find effective alternatives to PFAS-containing firefighting foams. However, given the rapidly evolving legislation and the urgency of the issue, researchers are hoping to find additives to existing foam formulations that can be deployed faster in the field.

For example, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, are testing and evaluating additives to enhance firefighting capabilities of commercially available PFAS-free fire suppressants for military use. To learn more about this research visit the Johns Hopkins APL website.

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Firefighters Extinguish Santa Clara area House Fire (Photo) - 03/14/24

Eugene, OR.  At 12:20 AM Eugene Springfield Fire and Lane Fire Authority responded to the report of a possible house fire on Keiper Ave near Division Ave. Initial responding units found a residential duplex with smoke coming from the attic space.  Fire companies quickly entered both sides of the duplex to search for occupants and locate the fire. Crews found and extinguished fire in the garage. All occupants were accounted for and the fire was placed under control. The fire occurred in Fire Authority’s jurisdiction and they anre investigating the cause of the fire.  There were no injuries reported.

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Firefighters Extinguish Santa Clara area House Fire (Photo) - 03/14/24

Eugene, OR.  At 12:20 AM Eugene Springfield Fire and Lane Fire Authority responded to the report of a possible house fire on Keiper Ave near Division Ave. Initial responding units found a residential duplex with smoke coming from the attic space.  Fire companies quickly entered both sides of the duplex to search for occupants and locate the fire. Crews found and extinguished fire in the garage. All occupants were accounted for and the fire was placed under control. The fire occurred in Fire Authority’s jurisdiction and they anre investigating the cause of the fire.  There were no injuries reported.

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Crews Extinguish Equipment Fire At Action Rent-All (Photo) - 03/13/24

Eugene, OR.  At 12:54 AM on March 13th, several passing motorists reported an unknown fire at Action Rent-All located at 151 River Ave in Eugene. Eugene Springfield Fire responded with 2 engines, 1 truck, and 1 chief, finding a scissor lift fully engulfed. Several other pieces of equipment were threatened in the area of the fire, but were not damaged. During extinguishment, crews also discovered a propane tank off gassing. Crews extinguished the lift fire and allowed the propane to cool to a point it was no longer a hazard. Firefighters worked to prevent toxic run secondary to the fire from entering the storm drain. The ESF fire marshals office is investigating the fire. There were no injuries reported

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Fire Crews Respond To Early Morning House Fire (Photo) - 03/10/24

Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire crews are on scene of a house fire at 1010 Monroe St near downtown Eugene early Sunday morning.  Firefighters were alerted at 5:00 AM and arrived to find heavy fire near a carport which had extended to the roof and interior of the home.  All occupants were out of the home on arrival and confirmed after a search.  The fire required extensive overhaul and the the need for an additional crew and the support unit. There were no injuries and the cause is under investigation. 

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Firefighters Respond To Small Brush Fire (Photo) - 03/09/24

Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a small brushfire near 3417 Timberline Dr in SW Eugene at  2PM Friday afternoon.  Arriving firefighters found a row of arborvitae on fire.  Crews were extinguished the fire before it damaged a nearby home.  The cause is under investigation.  Arborvitae are a common landscape shub in our area and often used as a living privacy fence and planted close to homes.  These shrubs have a tremendous amount of stored energy and burn like Christmas trees.  Spring is the right time to ensure your home is wildfire safe for the upcoming fire season even if you live in a city.  Check out this link for more information and a defensible space checklist. https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/Documents/Defensible%20Space%20Checklist.pdf

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Firefighters Respond To Smoke Scare In Downtown Eugene (Photo) - 03/07/24

Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire responded to reports of smoke on the 4th floor of the Florence apartments located at 1272 Willamette in downtown Eugene Thursday night.  Firefighters had a quick response from station 1 across the street.  Residents evacuating reported a large amount of smoke on the 4th floor.  Firefighters made entry in to an apartment where they found food burning in the stove.  There were no injuries and crews removed smoke from the building with high power fans.  

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Fire Crews Train On New Rescue Equipment (Photo) - 03/04/24

Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Firefighters continue to train on new rescue equipment provided by the fiscal year 24 budgets from the Cities of Eugene and Springfield.  In addition to a full compliment of hydraulic rescue tools, high pressure airbags were purchased for lifting. (pictured here) ESF uses a high pressure system capable of lifting 89 tons per bag.  

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Firefighters Battling South Eugene House Fire (Photo) - 02/29/24

Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Firefighters are on scene of a house fire located at 795 E 29th Ave in South Eugene.  Firefighters were alerted to a fire in the kitchen with one resident trapped in a bedroom.  The resident was able to self-extricate prior to fire crews arrival.  Due to the fire’s proximity to southbound Hilyard St, we ask that drivers avoid the area due to heavy fire traffic for the next hour.

update: The fire is under control and firefighters are clearing the scene. The cause is under investigation.  One person was transported in serious condition due to smoke inhalation.  



 

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Firefighters Respond To Early Morning Explosion (Photo) - 02/29/24

Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Firefighters responses to an explosion at the 2-Bridges Homes Foor Good Location located at 599 E Broadway in Eugene Thursday MorningAt 07:05 AM, Firefighters responded for a fire alarm at the location.  On their arrival Firefighters found evidence of an explosion at the occupancy with two identified patients.  Two adults were evaluated and one transported to the hospital for burn injuries.  The explosion and fire activated the sprinkler system which extinguished the fire.  An investigation determined the explosion was a result of illegal hash oil extraction.  A fire watch has been ordered while the sprinkler system is restored.  No other occupants were injured or displaced. 

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