Springfield Fire Claims Life (Photo)
- 12/13/25
*Date Correction*
Springfield, OR. On Dec. 13th just before 4 AM Eugene Springfield Fire crews were dispatched to a reported house fire in the 2800 block of Riviera Court in Springfield. Initial reports were that an individual was outside stating their house was on fire and one adult was unaccounted for.
Engine 5 from the Gateway station arrived at 0359 and reported a working fire in the garage. The crew deployed a hose line for fire attack and search operations in the garage assisted by Engine 4.
Crews encountered challenging conditions with low visibility and belongings in the garage. Fire was knocked down and a victim located during search shortly after entry.
The victim was removed and transported to Riverbend with care provided by Engine 14, EMS 1, and Medic 4. The victim succumbed to their injuries at Riverbend shortly after arrival.
The fire was extinguished without extension to the primary residence and the cause is under investigation. There were no other injuries reported. The Lane County Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) was activated to assist the victim’s family at the scene.
Springfield Fire Claims Life (Photo)
- 12/13/25
*Date Correction*
Springfield, OR. On Dec. 13th just before 4 AM Eugene Springfield Fire crews were dispatched to a reported house fire in the 2800 block of Riviera Court in Springfield. Initial reports were that an individual was outside stating their house was on fire and one adult was unaccounted for.
Engine 5 from the Gateway station arrived at 0359 and reported a working fire in the garage. The crew deployed a hose line for fire attack and search operations in the garage assisted by Engine 4.
Crews encountered challenging conditions with low visibility and belongings in the garage. Fire was knocked down and a victim located during search shortly after entry.
The victim was removed and transported to Riverbend with care provided by Engine 14, EMS 1, and Medic 4. The victim succumbed to their injuries at Riverbend shortly after arrival.
The fire was extinguished without extension to the primary residence and the cause is under investigation. There were no other injuries reported. The Lane County Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) was activated to assist the victim’s family at the scene.