Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a rail car fire at the Union Pacific rail yard in West Eugene Saturday morning. ESF was dispatched to the fire at 8:35 AM on July 20th. At 7:00 AM Central Lane Communications received multiple calls of a smoking box car with visible flames at times, as the train made its way to the yard from Oakridge. Tower 2, Water Tender 2, and Battalion 2 from the Whiteaker Station nearby, responded as part of the initial alarm assignment. On arrival, fire crews located the burning boxcar in the rail yard and made access with a hose-line attempting to extinguish the fire. Firefighters encountered difficulty due to high piled shipping contents in the 53’ long cargo container. Crews cut large holes in the metal box car and were forced to manually remove burning debris to access and extinguish the fire. In all, 3 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Tower Company, 2 Water Tenders, a Battalion Chief, Logistical Support Unit, and an EMS Supervisor responded to the Incident. The ESF Fire Marshal's office is on scene investigating a cause. The main fire was contained to the train car of origin, and there were no injuries reported.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a homeless camp fire in West Eugene Thursday afternoon. Fire crews were notified of a dark smoke column, possible brush fire near 15 Walis St at 1:50 PM on July 18th. Arriving firefighters found an encampment that was burning next to the railroad tracks and extending to nearby brush. Firefighters quickly contained the fire and no injuries were reported.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a brush fire at the base of Skinner Butte Monday afternoon. Firefighters were called to a fire behind 139 Shelton McMurphy Blvd at 4:20 PM on July 15th. A quick response kept the fire to an area of about 20’ x 80’ at the base of the butte, preventing a significant fire. The cause is under investigation.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a house fire in West Eugene Sunday evening. Firefighters were called to a house fire in the 1500 block of W 2nd Ave at 7:10 PM on July 14th. Callers reported that 5 occupants made it out of the home safely with their pets prior to the arrival of fire crews. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the home. Upon entry, firefighters searched for remaining occupants and located the fire in a a bedroom. Firefighters kept the fire contained to the room of origin. There were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire extinguished a small grass fire on the Fern Ridge bike path in West Eugene Thursday evening. Firefighters were called to the fire located between Bertelsen and Commerce Street at 8:44 PM. Fire crews were able to quickly take care of the fire which remained small. The pictures demonstrate the importance of mowing vegetation to limit the intensity and growth capability should a fire ignite.
Springfield, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a reported structure fire at Creative Awnings & Shelters in East Springfield Monday evening. Crews were notified at 9:35 PM on July 8th with callers reporting a storage shed next to the building was on fire. Firefighters arrived to find large storage building heavily involved in fire directly against the main commercial building. Crews quickly deployed to protect the business and extinguish the fire. There were no injuries and the cause is under investigation,
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a fast moving, wind driven grass fire near the railroad tracks off highway 99 and Fairfield in West Eugene Monday evening. At 6:22 PM on July 8th, fire crews responded with a mixture of fire engines and brush engines, stopping the fire before it reached neighboring businesses. The fire is under control and investigation.
Today was the first “red flag warning” of the 2024 fire season. Red Flag Warnings alert fire crews to conditions that may lead to especially dangerous wildfire growth.
To issue a Red Flag Warning, we need low fuel moisture, low relative humidity and wind. ESF staffs an additional crew during Red Flag Warnings.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a grass fire behind Auto Craft at 2700 W 11th in West Eugene Sunday afternoon. Firefighters were called at 4:29 PM on July 7th to reports of smoke behind a business on West 11th Ave. Firefighters arrived to find grass, blackberries and other debris on fire in a 30x100 foot area. Fortunately the fencing behind the business is non combustible and aided in keeping the fire in check.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire is on scene of a 2nd alarm house fire on Country Ln in Northeast Eugene. Firefighters were alerted to the fire at 4:15 PM on July 7th. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire from the garage and rear of the residence. Additional resources were called due to fire conditions and heat. Fire crews will remain on scene for some time doing overhaul operations. There are no injuries to report and the cause is under investigation.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a grass fire in west Eugene involving a fence and mowed field Sunday afternoon. Firefighters were notified of the fire at 2:49 PM on July 7th. Fire engines from Bailey Hill and Danebo in West Eugene, along with a brush engine staffed due to the high heat, kept the fire from progressing into adjacent houses. The fire is under control, cause is under investigation.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to a reported structure fire on Broadway West of Garfield on West Eugene Sunday morning. Firefighters were called at 9:45 AM on July 7th to reports of a tent on fire spreading to a large warehouse. Crews arrived in 4 minutes to find a tent burning next to a concrete building. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and ensured it did not find a void to spread in to the building. Several ESF crews were drilling at 2nd and Chambers at the time of the call which allowed for a large response quickly.
Springfield, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire completed a water rescue on the Willamette River in Glenwood Saturday afternoon. At 2:17 PM on July 6th, ESF’s water rescue crews were dispatched to the low head dam for two individuals on a strainer below the dam. Crews arrived to find the two individuals who needed boat rescue from a dangerous situation. The individuals had been floating the river in an inflatable raft which is now deflated and stuck in the strainer. The boaters were wearing life jackets which aided in the positive outcome. The low head dam is a dangerous obstacle in the river and people who float the river need to stay far right to avoid potential disaster.
We ask the community to make appropriate choices when floating our swift water rivers. Cheap inflatable tubes, rafts, kayaks and other floats designed for pools and lakes should not be used on the river. Water rescue calls take a minimum of 3 fire crews and an ambulance out of service to manage.
Springfield, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire is currently on scene of a large homeless encampment burning behind Bring Recycling along the railroad tracks. Fire crews were called to a structure fire at Bring at 7:23 AM on July 6th located 4446 Franklin Blvd in Glenwood. Arriving firefighters found a large fire on the south side of the business immediately threatening structures. Crews advanced hose lines to protect the business and extinguish the fire. An aerial ladder was deployed for quick reaction should the business have caught fire. The fire is under control and firefighters will remain on scene performing overhaul for some time. No injuries reported at this time.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a house fire in North Eugene early Saturday morning. The fire was reported at 3:15 AM on July 6th for a fire at 3361 Antigua Dr. Fire crews were already on the road following a gas leak call when the house fire was reported. Ladder 6 from the Sheldon station arrived to find a large volume of fire on the front porch extending inside the home. Crews made a quick attack on the fire preventing further extension to the home. Residents were alerted to the fire by a smoke detector and safely evacuated through the back of the home uninjured. The cause is under investigation.
It was a busy last 12 hours of a busy 48 hour tour for ESF B-shift crews with, 4-cardiac arrests, 3- brush fires, 4- gas leak calls, a motor vehicle crash and a house fire amongst many other regular calls for service.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire is actively engaged in fighting a brush fire on North Game Farm Rd. Crews were initially called at 5:35 PM on July 2nd to reports of smoke and fire from an area homeless encampment off N Game Farm Rd. Firefighters arrived to find a 1/2 acre wind driven fire and are actively working to extinguish the fire. Coburg Fire District is providing mutual aid support. Motorists are asked to avoid the area of N Game Farm during the response.
*update* Initial findings indicate a fire started in the kitchen. The explosion is believed to be caused by thermal runaway of a lithium ion battery. Thermal runaway causes the rapid release of significant amounts of flammable gas which, when ignited, caused an explosive over pressurization.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a reported house explosion in West Eugene Monday afternoon. Firefighters were called to 3747 Hawthorne Ave at 4:53 PM with callers reporting a house exploded and was smoking. Engine 8 arrive in under 4 minutes to find a fire in a duplex with the windows blown out. The fire was contained to one side of the duplex and 2 were rescued. There were no reported injuries and the cause is under investigation.
(Time updated) Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a brush fire at the top of Skinner Butte in Eugene early Tuesday morning. Firefighters were called to a fire on the butte at 12:15 AM on July 2nd. Witness statements indicate fireworks may have been the cause. Firefighters worked quickly to contain the fire estimated at half an acre. It took 2 hours to fully extinguish hot spots. There were no injuries reported.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a house fire in West Eugene just before midnight Sunday. Firefighters were called to 4723 Marshall Ave at 11:43 PM on June 30th. Callers from across the street reported smoke and fire from the home. The first arriving firefighters found fire through the roof of the garage and a well involved attic fire. The home was heavily damaged, but there were no reported injuries. The cause is under investigation. In all, 4 engines, 1 truck, 2 chiefs, 1 ambulance, 1 support unit, 1 EMS supervisor and 2 deputy fire marshals responded.
Springfield, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to three small fires along the railroad tracks in Glenwood. Firefighters were called to the railroad tracks under Glenwood Blvd at 12:31 PM on Sunday June 30th. Crews arrived to find three rubbish fires along the tracks with the largest at .10 acre and spreading up hill. Firefighters had to request the railroad and Glenwood Blvd be shut down for the safety of operations. Crews stretched hundreds of feet of hose to access the fire. In all, 2 engines, a brush truck, a water tender, 2 battalion chiefs and 1 deputy fire marshal responded for a total of 15 personnel. The cause is under investigation.
Eugene, OR. One person was transported to a local hospital after a canoe capsized on the Willamette River Saturday afternoon. At 5:11 PM on June 29th, Eugene Springfield Fire was called for a water rescue near the Knickerbocker bike bride. Bystanders reported seeing a canoe capsize with two boaters on board. One boater was wearing a life jacket and was able to make it ashore while the other boater was rescued by a nearby drift boat. The second individual wax treated by ESF Paramedics and transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to simultaneous critical calls Saturday afternoon, including a car fire, water rescue and person on fire. At 1:54 Pm on Saturday June 29th, crews were dispatched to a non-injury car accident with a car on the ditch on fire. Crews arrived to find the car burning and spreading to the grass. The fire was contained to a small area.
At 2:01 PM, Boats 5&6, Engine 14, Medic, 4 and Battalion Chiefs 1&3 were dispatched to a water rescue on the McKenzie River between Hayden Bridge and Harvest Landing in Springfield. Callers reported an unconscious female floating in the river after falling out of her raft. Boat 5 happened to be training in the vicinity call and was quick to arrive. Bystanders had gotten the female to the shore and initiated CPR. Boat 5 quickly loaded the patient on their boat and continued CPR to the nearest boat launch where Engine 14 was waiting to begin advanced life support. Crews successfully resuscitated the patient and she was transported in life threating condition to RiverBend hospital.
At 2:05 PM crews were dispatched with EPD to a person on fire at 7-11, 150 Hwy 99 North in West Eugene. Bystanders used fire extinguishers and blankets to try and suppress the fire. Witnesses reported that a person doused themself with gasoline from one of the pumps, walked 40 feet away from the pumps and themselves on fire. The patient was transported to RiverBend with life threatening burns.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to an unknown injury motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Hwy 99 and Barger Dr in West Eugene Saturday afternoon. Callers reported a vehicle crashed off the roadway and on fire. Engine 8 from the Danebo station found the car and gras on fire, but was able to contain the fire quickly. There were no injuries reported.
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to two fires within about 30 minutes Friday afternoon. At 1:12 PM on June 28th, firefighters were called to a structure fire at Edgewood Home Furnishings located at 155 Division Ave in North Eugene. Firefighters arrived to find an exterior corner of the building on fire. The fire was contained to the area of origin. Witnesses reported the fire may have been set intentionally. ESF Fire Marshals are investigating.
At 1:47 PM firefighters were called to a grass fire at 384 Wallis St in West Eugene. Arriving crews found a fast moving fire in the grass. In all about .15 of an acre was burned thanks to a quick response and deployment from Station 8. The cause is under investigation.