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Albany Fire Department Contains Brush Fire At Truax Park; Evacuation Notice Lifted (Photo) - 07/22/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALBANY, Ore. — July 22, 2026 — The Albany Fire Department successfully contained a brush fire in Truax Park on Tuesday evening after a multi-agency response that prevented damage to nearby homes and resulted in no reported injuries.

 

At approximately 3:50 p.m. on July 22, Albany Fire Department crews responded to reports of a natural cover fire in Truax Park, located at 34600 Riverside Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a large, fast-moving brush fire traveling east. Initial suppression efforts were challenged by difficulty locating the exact fire origin and limited access to the affected area.

 

As a precaution, a Level 2 ("Be Set") evacuation notice was issued for 35 homes along Riverside Drive. The evacuation notice was lifted at approximately 7:30 p.m. after forward progression was stopped and conditions improved.

 

A second alarm was requested to bring additional personnel and equipment to the scene. Mutual aid was provided by the Corvallis Fire Department, Tangent Rural FireDistrict, Brownsville Rural Fire District, Halsey-Shedd Rural Fire District, the Oregon Department of Forestry, Sweet Home Fire District's wildland hand crew, and the Linn County Sheriff's Office. Helicopter support was also requested through the Oregon State Fire Marhal's Office.  

 

Forward spread of the fire was stopped at approximately 7:00 p.m. Crews remained on scene conducting mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and secure the fire perimeter.

 

During the incident, to maintain emergency response coverage throughout the City of Albany, the Albany Fire Department activated a third alarm. The Corvallis Fire Department and Jefferson Rural Fire Protection District provided additional resources to ensure continued service for other emergencies.

 

The fire is estimated to have burned between 15 and 20 acres. No injuries were reported, and no homes or structures were damaged. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Attached Media Files: Aerial Resources, Smokes and Hot Spots on the Fire, View from Command Vehicle, Mopping Up and Looking for Hot Spots,

Albany Fire Department Contains Brush Fire At Truax Park; Evacuation Notice Lifted (Photo) - 07/22/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALBANY, Ore. — July 22, 2026 — The Albany Fire Department successfully contained a brush fire in Truax Park on Tuesday evening after a multi-agency response that prevented damage to nearby homes and resulted in no reported injuries.

 

At approximately 3:50 p.m. on July 22, Albany Fire Department crews responded to reports of a natural cover fire in Truax Park, located at 34600 Riverside Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a large, fast-moving brush fire traveling east. Initial suppression efforts were challenged by difficulty locating the exact fire origin and limited access to the affected area.

 

As a precaution, a Level 2 ("Be Set") evacuation notice was issued for 35 homes along Riverside Drive. The evacuation notice was lifted at approximately 7:30 p.m. after forward progression was stopped and conditions improved.

 

A second alarm was requested to bring additional personnel and equipment to the scene. Mutual aid was provided by the Corvallis Fire Department, Tangent Rural FireDistrict, Brownsville Rural Fire District, Halsey-Shedd Rural Fire District, the Oregon Department of Forestry, Sweet Home Fire District's wildland hand crew, and the Linn County Sheriff's Office. Helicopter support was also requested through the Oregon State Fire Marhal's Office.  

 

Forward spread of the fire was stopped at approximately 7:00 p.m. Crews remained on scene conducting mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and secure the fire perimeter.

 

During the incident, to maintain emergency response coverage throughout the City of Albany, the Albany Fire Department activated a third alarm. The Corvallis Fire Department and Jefferson Rural Fire Protection District provided additional resources to ensure continued service for other emergencies.

 

The fire is estimated to have burned between 15 and 20 acres. No injuries were reported, and no homes or structures were damaged. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Attached Media Files: Aerial Resources, Smokes and Hot Spots on the Fire, View from Command Vehicle, Mopping Up and Looking for Hot Spots,