May is wild fire preparation season for Eugene Springfield Fire. Crews at Station 1 started the day checking their gear, and practicing fire shelter deployment. In the afternoon they were practicing hose deployment with pre-made hose packs that help them reach 500 feet away from their fire engine. Wile fire crews prepare to fight fire, residents can do their part to make sure their property is ready in the event of a fire. Learn more at Team Up 4 Fire Safety! https://www.eugene-or.gov/2896/WUI
Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a reported mill fire at the 1600 block of South F in Springfield. Crews arrived to find a fire in a chip storage unit and are assisting Swanson Group in extinguishing the fire. The cause is under investigation and the does not appear to be any damage affecting operation of the mill.
Eugene Springfield Fire and Lane Fire Authority responded to a well involved house fire on the 200 block of Shamrock CT. Initial arriving crews found a fully involved garage extending in to the home, complicated by a damaged natural gas meter. There were no reported injuries to residents or Firefighters. Automatic aid in the Santa Clara area ensures a well staffed response from Eugene Springfield Fire and Lane Fire Authority.
At 0238 this morning, Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to an apartment fire in the 200 block of N. Adams St in Eugene. Firefighters arrived to find a ground floor apartment burning and extending to the 2nd floor. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire and prevented the fire's spread to neighboring units. The fire is under investigation.