House Fire On Imbler Dr 9-30-25 (Photo) - 10/01/25

Bend Fire and Rescue responded to house on Imbler Dr on Bend’s west side Tuesday evening. The occupants noticed smoke in the hallway leading to the garage, evacuating and calling 911. The first arriving fire crews found smoke coming from under the house and throughout the interior. The fire was found in the hallway where the furnace is located and had spread under kitchen area. The fire was extinguished but there is significant damage was done to the floor of the home. Damage is estimated at $250,000 to the structure and contents. Three fire engines, one ladder truck, two ambulances, two chief officers and one investigator responded to the fire with a total of 23 personnel.
 

The fire appears to have started due to a failure or malfunction of the furnace. The ducting for the furnace travels under the house to the room vents. The fire spread under the house through the floor opening at the base of the furnace. The homeowners are working with their insurance company to begin the clean up and repairs.
 

This is a good time of year to get your heat source serviced before we get into winter. Whether its brand new or decades old, annual service is recommended on all types of heating appliances. Ensure flues for woodstoves are cleaned professionally at least annually. Having furnaces, pellet stoves, wall heaters, heat pumps, etc serviced annually can ensure their safe use. This also allows for preventative maintenance and cleaning to make them more efficient and last longer. Ensure proper clearance around all heat sources before using them. 36 inches is recommended space around heat sources clear of combustibles and access by children. As always, ensure you smoke alarms are working as we head into winter. Carbon Monoxide detectors are a great addition to any home using wood or gas to heat to ensure you and your family know if CO is present.