Fire Crews Respond To Structure Fire Near Valley River (Photo)
- 03/16/26
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a small structure fire near Valley River in Eugene late Sunday night. Fire crews were dispatched to a reported dumpster fire at the Valley River Court Apartments in the 4300 block of Goodpasture Lp at 11:33 PM on March 15th. Callers reported the dumpster fire had extended to the structure and the call was upgraded to a first alarm response.
Engine 9 arrived four minutes after teach reporting a fully involved shed attached to a row of single car garages. Crews were able to quickly contain the fire and limit involvement of the adjacent structure which sustained some damage. There were no injuries reported and the cause is under investigation. Aerial photo credit to Barnard HQ Professional Aerial Operations.
Fire Crews Respond To Structure Fire Near Valley River (Photo)
- 03/16/26
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a small structure fire near Valley River in Eugene late Sunday night. Fire crews were dispatched to a reported dumpster fire at the Valley River Court Apartments in the 4300 block of Goodpasture Lp at 11:33 PM on March 15th. Callers reported the dumpster fire had extended to the structure and the call was upgraded to a first alarm response.
Engine 9 arrived four minutes after teach reporting a fully involved shed attached to a row of single car garages. Crews were able to quickly contain the fire and limit involvement of the adjacent structure which sustained some damage. There were no injuries reported and the cause is under investigation. Aerial photo credit to Barnard HQ Professional Aerial Operations.
Apartment Fire Draws Large Response In Downtown Eugene (Photo)
- 03/16/26
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to an apartment fire in downtown Eugene Sunday evening. At 6:39 pm on March 15th, fire crews were dispatched to a fire at the WestTown on 8th Apartments in the 200 block of W 8th Ave in Eugene. The resident reported a fire in the kitchen with smoke filling the unit. Crews from Station 1 downtown arrived in under 4 minutes as part of a high life hazard response that brought eight fire crews (five engines and three ladder trucks), two chiefs, two ambulances, two deputy fire marshals and one support unit.
Crews quickly located a kitchen fire and made access with a hoseline via a stairwell. Firefighters evacuated neighboring units, while Truck 1 completed a search of the fire unit. The fire was quickly extinguished and crews performed extensive overhaul to ensure all hot spots were out.
There were no injuries reported and the Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating. The fire was contained to the apartment unit of origin with smoke affecting up to five other units.
Apartment Fire Draws Large Response In Downtown Eugene (Photo)
- 03/16/26
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to an apartment fire in downtown Eugene Sunday evening. At 6:39 pm on March 15th, fire crews were dispatched to a fire at the WestTown on 8th Apartments in the 200 block of W 8th Ave in Eugene. The resident reported a fire in the kitchen with smoke filling the unit. Crews from Station 1 downtown arrived in under 4 minutes as part of a high life hazard response that brought eight fire crews (five engines and three ladder trucks), two chiefs, two ambulances, two deputy fire marshals and one support unit.
Crews quickly located a kitchen fire and made access with a hoseline via a stairwell. Firefighters evacuated neighboring units, while Truck 1 completed a search of the fire unit. The fire was quickly extinguished and crews performed extensive overhaul to ensure all hot spots were out.
There were no injuries reported and the Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating. The fire was contained to the apartment unit of origin with smoke affecting up to five other units.
Fire Crews Contain 2 Alarm Fire At Eugene Brewery (Photo)
- 02/28/26
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a commercial structure fire in the 200 block of Van Buren St. in Eugene‘s Whittaker District. Just before 6:30 PM on February 28 firefighters were called to reported fire and smoke at Ninkasi Brewing. Engine 2 from the Whitaker station arrived in about 3 1/2 minutes reporting seeing smoke from the roof. Upon investigation firefighters encountered a heavy smoke condition in the interior of the building near the production area. Crews ordered the evacuation of the remaining occupants and began to attack the fire.
When crews encountered fire through the roof, a second alarm was called to bring additional resources to rapidly suppress the fire. The fire was contained to the area of origin but required extensive overhaul on the roof. There were no injuries reported and the fire is under investigation.
Fire Crews Contain 2 Alarm Fire At Eugene Brewery (Photo)
- 02/28/26
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a commercial structure fire in the 200 block of Van Buren St. in Eugene‘s Whittaker District. Just before 6:30 PM on February 28 firefighters were called to reported fire and smoke at Ninkasi Brewing. Engine 2 from the Whitaker station arrived in about 3 1/2 minutes reporting seeing smoke from the roof. Upon investigation firefighters encountered a heavy smoke condition in the interior of the building near the production area. Crews ordered the evacuation of the remaining occupants and began to attack the fire.
When crews encountered fire through the roof, a second alarm was called to bring additional resources to rapidly suppress the fire. The fire was contained to the area of origin but required extensive overhaul on the roof. There were no injuries reported and the fire is under investigation.
Early Morning House Fire In Eugene Prompts 2nd Alarm (Photo)
- 02/22/26
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a 2 alarm house fire in Eugene’s University neighborhood early Sunday morning. At 4:10 AM on February 22, crews responded to a reported deck fire in the 1500 block of Orchard St.
Firefighters arrived within 4 minutes and found the fire had extended from the back deck into the wall and attic of a balloon-framed home, with smoke showing from the eaves. Crews redeployed to the second floor to stop attic extension while the truck prepared for vertical ventilation.
The fire escalated quickly, prompting a second alarm. Extra firefighters are necessary for fires in older balloon-framed homes as design features allow fire to freely travel in the walls. It is common for a fire to quickly spread to the attic while burning material falls through void spaces to bottom igniting multiple floors easily.
One occupant exited safely prior to arrival. The homeowner has been displaced. The cause is under investigation and is suspected to involve a pet heating mat on the back porch.
Early Morning House Fire In Eugene Prompts 2nd Alarm (Photo)
- 02/22/26
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a 2 alarm house fire in Eugene’s University neighborhood early Sunday morning. At 4:10 AM on February 22, crews responded to a reported deck fire in the 1500 block of Orchard St.
Firefighters arrived within 4 minutes and found the fire had extended from the back deck into the wall and attic of a balloon-framed home, with smoke showing from the eaves. Crews redeployed to the second floor to stop attic extension while the truck prepared for vertical ventilation.
The fire escalated quickly, prompting a second alarm. Extra firefighters are necessary for fires in older balloon-framed homes as design features allow fire to freely travel in the walls. It is common for a fire to quickly spread to the attic while burning material falls through void spaces to bottom igniting multiple floors easily.
One occupant exited safely prior to arrival. The homeowner has been displaced. The cause is under investigation and is suspected to involve a pet heating mat on the back porch.
