Early Morning Residential Structure Fire In NE Bend (Photo)
- 12/02/25
Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded to a structure fire at a single-family residence in NE Bend. Three residents were home at the time. One reported waking to the smell of smoke, then hearing smoke alarms and noticing a large orange glow outside. Upon investigation, he discovered the roof—constructed of wood shake shingles—was on fire. He quickly alerted the other two occupants, and all evacuated safely without injury.
Firefighters arrived within minutes and fully extinguished the fire within approximately 30 minutes. The fire was contained to the roof and did not extend into the interior of the home.
The fire originated from the woodstove flue, which appeared to be original to the home. Over time, radiant heat likely charred the wood shake shingles and eventually ignited the roofing materials.
The entire roof will need replacement with a fire-rated material such as asphalt shingles, composition, or metal. The total loss amount is unknown at this time.
Home heating equipment, including woodstoves and fireplaces, is the leading cause of residential fires in Oregon, with approximately 450 incidents annually. Before lighting your stove or fireplace:
Ensure your flue is clear of debris.
Have your equipment inspected for possible failures. For home heating safety tips, call Bend Fire & Rescue at 541-322-6300.
Early Morning Residential Structure Fire In NE Bend (Photo)
- 12/02/25
Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded to a structure fire at a single-family residence in NE Bend. Three residents were home at the time. One reported waking to the smell of smoke, then hearing smoke alarms and noticing a large orange glow outside. Upon investigation, he discovered the roof—constructed of wood shake shingles—was on fire. He quickly alerted the other two occupants, and all evacuated safely without injury.
Firefighters arrived within minutes and fully extinguished the fire within approximately 30 minutes. The fire was contained to the roof and did not extend into the interior of the home.
The fire originated from the woodstove flue, which appeared to be original to the home. Over time, radiant heat likely charred the wood shake shingles and eventually ignited the roofing materials.
The entire roof will need replacement with a fire-rated material such as asphalt shingles, composition, or metal. The total loss amount is unknown at this time.
Home heating equipment, including woodstoves and fireplaces, is the leading cause of residential fires in Oregon, with approximately 450 incidents annually. Before lighting your stove or fireplace:
Ensure your flue is clear of debris.
Have your equipment inspected for possible failures. For home heating safety tips, call Bend Fire & Rescue at 541-322-6300.