House Fire Damages Vacant Home In Eugene (Photo) - 08/16/26

Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a house fire near downtown Eugene early Sunday morning. Just after 5 AM on August 16th, a caller reported thick black smoke coming from a vacant home in the 1400 block of Ferry St. 

Engine 1 from the downtown station arrived in under 4 minutes to find the single story home heavily involved in fire. Crews quickly went to work to suppress the fire and search for any potential victims. 

There were no victims located or injuries reported.  The fire required extensive overhaul and crews were on scene for over two hours. The fire is under investigation.  

Firefighters Contain Fire In North Springfield (Photo) - 08/15/26

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Springfield, OR. August 15th, 2016. Eugene Springfield Fire responded Saturday afternoon to a mobile home fire at the Filbert Grove Mobile Home Park in North Springfield near RiverBend Hospital.

Just after 3 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a reported kitchen fire in a mobile home at the park. Engine 5 from the Gateway Station arrived approximately five minutes later and found a double-wide mobile home well involved in fire, with flames threatening a neighboring home.

Firefighters were advised on arrival that all occupants had safely evacuated. Crews immediately began attacking the fire while simultaneously conducting a search of the home to confirm no one remained inside.

Even when occupants or bystanders report that everyone has safely evacuated, searching the structure remains a high tactical priority for firefighters. Fire scenes can be chaotic, and there is always the possibility that an occupant remains inside or that another person entered the structure in an attempt to help. Fire crews work to independently confirm that no one remains in danger while suppression operations are underway.

Firefighters contained the fire to the home of origin, and no damage was reported to neighboring homes. No injuries were reported.

Eugene Springfield Fire Deputy Fire Marshals are on scene investigating the cause of the fire.

Firefighters Extinguish Small Fire Near Hendricks Park In Eugene (Photo) - 08/14/26

EUGENE, Ore.  August 14, 2026  Just after 9 a.m. Friday, Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) was dispatched to a report of a possible brush fire in the 1800 block of Skyline Boulevard near Hendricks Park in Eugene.

While responding, firefighters received multiple reports from area residents who reported seeing smoke, with some callers also reporting visible flames. Crews arrived and patrolled the Skyline Boulevard and Hendricks Park area but were initially unable to locate any signs of an active fire.

Additional callers then reported a possible fire near the 2500 block of Potter Street. Crews continued searching the surrounding area and ultimately located a burning compost pile in the 2500 block of University Street near the Masonic Cemetery.

Firefighters quickly contained the fire to the compost pile. Flames had begun to spread to nearby large trees, but crews were able to prevent further extension. The fire is contained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

The incident serves as an important reminder that compost piles can generate significant heat and, if not properly maintained, may spontaneously combust and cause a fire.

Fortunately, the fire occurred early in the day under overcast conditions and high humidity, which helped prevent significant fire spread. However, the location is within a high-risk fire area, and a similar incident occurring during hotter, drier weather or Red Flag conditions could pose a much greater threat.

Eugene Public Works supported ESF during the response. Deputy Fire Marshals also worked with the property owners and instructed them to relocate the compost pile to an area farther away from nearby trees.

Eugene Springfield Fire Responds To Vegetation Fire Near Mt Vernon Neighborhood (Photo) - 08/12/26

Two Alarm West Eugene Fire Damages Businesses (Photo) - 08/09/26

EUGENE, Ore. August 9, 2026. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a second alarm fire that destroyed a vacant home and damaged several businesses in West Eugene Sunday evening.

Just before 6:30 p.m., firefighters were called to a report of a possible house fire in the area of Highway 99 and Barger Drive. Responding crews could see a large column of smoke from the area and arrived to find a fully involved house fire on the east side of the railroad tracks, behind Emerald Pool and Patio in the 1800 block of Highway 99.

Firefighters were met with a large volume of fire that had spread from the property into overgrown blackberries and other dry vegetation between the railroad tracks and businesses along Highway 99. Due to challenging access and the advancing fire, incident commanders called for a second alarm, bringing additional crews to the scene. Two additional engine companies and support staff were also requested.

The fire completely destroyed a vacant home on the east side of the railroad tracks that appeared to be used for storage and caused varying degrees of damage to three businesses along Highway 99.

Emerald Pool and Patio sustained fire damage to the rear and roof of the building, as well as exterior displays and vegetation. A nearby storage building also sustained exterior damage. Firefighters were able to prevent fire from making it to the interior of the buildings. A neighboring car dealership sustained fire damage to the exterior of its office building, while a small engine repair business to the south sustained damage to grass, old lawnmowers and other items outside the business.

No injuries were reported.

This was the third fire in the Eugene area along railroad tracks within a 12-hour period. One near Franklin and Walnut around 7:30 AM and another in Lane Fire Authority’s jurisdiction on Hwy 99 N of Beltline.

In all, eight engine companies, two truck companies, one ambulance, support staff and additional command level personnel responded to the incident. 

Highway 99 was shut down for a period of time to allow firefighters to access additional water supply. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation by ESF Deputy Fire Marshals. 

Early Morning Fire Damages Springfield Home (Photo) - 08/08/26

Springfield, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a house fire in SE Springfield early Saturday morning.  Fire crews were alerted to the fire just after 4 AM on August 8th. Callers were reporting fire coming from the back porch and extending above the roof of a home in the 3700 block of Jasper Rd.

Battalion 3 and Tower 3 arrived to find a large volume of fire from the home and threatening another home.  Crews got to work searching the home to ensure everyone was out while simultaneously working to suppress the fire.  Additional resources were requested to assist due to fire spreading through vegetation threatening the 2nd house.  

The fire was contained to the primary residence with no other homes damaged. There were no injuries reported and the fire is under investigation. 

Eugene Springfield Fire Responds To Apartment Fire Near Downtown Eugene (Photo) - 08/02/26

EUGENE, Ore. Eugene-Springfield Fire responded to a fourth-floor apartment fire near downtown Eugene on Saturday evening, August 1.

Fire crews were initially dispatched to an automatic fire alarm just before 7:30 p.m. at an apartment building located at 599 E. Broadway. Immediately after the fire alarm activated, multiple callers contacted Central Lane 911 to report smoke in the building. Based on those reports, dispatchers upgraded the response from an automatic fire alarm to a full first-alarm high life hazard assignment before firefighters arrived.

A first-alarm high life hazard response brings five fire engines, two ladder trucks, two chief officers, and two ambulances to the scene.

Upon arrival, firefighters found numerous residents evacuating the building and received reports of a possible burn victim on the fourth floor. Crews entered the structure while the fire alarm was sounding and encountered moderate smoke conditions on the fourth floor. Firefighters located and contained the fire to a single apartment.

One occupant sustained serious burn injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Five additional residents were evaluated for possible smoke inhalation but ultimately declined transport. Two other individuals experienced unrelated medical issues while firefighters were on scene; both were evaluated, their conditions resolved, and neither required transport.

Due to the number of residents in the building, the smoke conditions, and the number of patients requiring evaluation, incident commanders requested a second alarm, bringing additional firefighters and ambulances to the scene.

The building’s automatic fire sprinkler system helped contain the fire to the apartment of origin while firefighters completed extinguishment and addressed smoke and water impacts throughout the building.

The fire damaged one apartment unit. The building, known as Bridges on Broadway, is a Homes for Good property. Homes for Good staff are assisting displaced residents with temporary housing.

At this time, no additional injuries have been reported, and no firefighters or other emergency responders were injured. The condition of the burn victim is currently unknown.

In total, the response included 11 fire companies, three chief officers, four ambulances, one support unit, one EMS officer, and deputy fire marshals. The incident required more than 50% of Eugene-Springfield Fire’s on-duty resources, which is common for significant emergencies involving large, high life hazard buildings.

While crews remained committed to the incident, fire crews from across Eugene Springfield repositioned throughout the community to maintain timely emergency response coverage for concurrent incidents.

Shed Fire Damages Eugene Home (Photo) - 08/01/26

Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a structure fire that damaged a home, shed and power pole late Friday night. Just after 11:30 PM on Jujly 31st ESF received multiple calls reporting fire in a detached shed extending to a house with an electrical transformer blown in the backyard in the 2100 block of Marlow Ln. 

Ladder 6 from the Sheldon station responded as part of a full first alarm fire response. Ladder 6 quickly located the fire in the rear shed of the reported address that had extended to a second residential structure on Marlow Ln.  Fire crews performed a primary search of both buildings, located fire, extinguished, then overhauled both of the structures.  There were no injuries reported.

ESF Deputy Fire Marshals are on scene investigating the cause, and Red Cross is in contact with affected residents. In total, 4 engines, 1 ladder truck, 2 chiefs , an ambulance, Logistics Support, EMS supervisor, and two Deputy Fire Marshalls responded.