Late Night Explosion Sends Two To The Hospital (Photo) - 11/27/25
Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to an explosion and fire that sent two to a local hospital just before midnight. Firefighters were called to a reported explosion in the 3900 block of River Rd in the Santa Clara neighborhood. Firefighters arrived to find a heavily damaged shop involved in fire that had extended to the tree line. When assessing the situation crews located a resident with severe burns who was transported to the hospital in serious condition. The fire was quickly brought under control but required extensive overhaul. Just after midnight a second victim was located at an apartment in the 100 block of Santa Clara Ave. The second individual has severe burns as well and was transported in serious condition.
The cause of the explosion and fire is under investigation by Lane Fire Authority.
