Lebanon Man Escapes House On Fire (Photo) -01/26/25

 

Lebanon OR,

 

Lebanon Firefighters battled a blaze in the 31000 block of Fritz Ln on Saturday January 25, 2025, in the early morning hours. Dispatch reports of a resident's house on fire, when the Battalion Chief arrived, he found the residence fully involved and a nearby shop as an exposure. The IC contacted the resident who narrowly escaped and was later evaluated by fire medics on the scene. When the first due engine arrived, they immediately went to work protecting the shop from the flames, while the second engine assisted in suppression and laying 800 feet of supply line to get the additional water, they needed to put out the blaze. Due to the rural location the IC called for an additional water tender from Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District, to aid in suppling enough water. Fire crews battled the blaze and were able to get it under control and out in approximately an hour. Crews remained on scene an additional 1-1/2 hour pulling tin and getting into buried hotspots throughout the building. Unfortunately, the residence was a total loss, but the homeowner and his dog did escape, and no other injuries were reported. The cause of the blaze is being investigated by the Lebanon Fire Investigation Team (LFIT).

 

Lebanon Fire District responded with 22 personnel, on 3 engines, 2 fire-medics, 2 water-tenders, one heavy rescue and one rehab unit for firefighters as well as two chief officers. Lebanon Fire was assisted at the scene with a water-tender from Sweet Home Fire, Consumer Power and Linn County Sheriff's Office. Linn County Road Department assisted with additional traffic control, as well as sanding the roadway after the incident due to the cold temperatures and ice forming from the water. Albany Fire Department assisted the citizens of Lebanon, by covering the districts additional 911 calls.

 

The Lebanon Fire District would like to remind residents to always follow safe home-heating instructions. Which includes, making sure there is ample space around wood stoves and fireplaces, burning dried, seasoned firewood and always keeping your chimney and flue cleaned regularly. The Lebanon Fire District has a free chimney brush program for residents to use and always remember the importance of working smoke alarms. For assistance with smoke alarms in your home or the chimney brush program, contact our Fire & Life Safety Division at (541) 451-1901. Be Safe.

Lebanon Firefighters Battle Blaze (Photo) -01/14/25

Lebanon OR,

 

Lebanon Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 400 block of Central Ave, in the morning on Thursday January 9, 2025. The initial dispatch was for a possible smoke investigation of a structure which had been involved in fire the previous day. The report from the 911 center said, that the caller was unsure if it was smoke or fog. When the responding engine arrived, they encountered, smoke pushing from the eves and attic space. The engine Lieutenant quickly requested a 1^st alarm upgrade, sending more resources to the blaze. Firefighters quickly pulled a line and went to work trying to contain the fire until more resources arrived. The Battalion Chief arrived and assumed command of the incident, freeing up the Lieutenant for fire suppression. When the second engine arrived, the IC made the decision to attempt an offensive fire attack. Crews made an aggressive fire attack but were pulled out when the roof began to show signs of potential collapse. The IC requested a 2^nd alarm for additional resources to help combat the fire. The Lebanon Firefighters assisted by Albany Fire and Sweet Home Fire continued to work aggressively on the exterior in a defensive mode to extinguish the blaze. Due to the structural integrity of the roof and ceiling collapse, firefighters worked from outside on the ground and with ladders to combat the fire. Firefighters were on the scene approximately 5 hours extinguishing the fire and mopping up hotspots. No injuries were reported, but unfortunately the residents will not be able to live in the home.

Lebanon Fire District responded with 17 personnel on 2 engines, 3 water tenders, 1 heavy rescue, 1 brush truck and 2 chief officers. Lebanon firefighters were assisted at the scene by Albany Fire Department, Sweet Home Fire & Ambulance District and PP&L. Linn County Sheriff’s deputies and Linn County Road department kept firefighters safe, by handling traffic control. An Albany Fire medic unit also assisted by responding to medical incidents happening while the fire was going.

The Lebanon Fire District would like to remind residents to never leave a candle burning unattended. Do not sleep or leave your home unattended when a candle is burning and of the importance of working smoke alarms. For assistance with smoke alarms in your home, contact our Fire & Life Safety Division at (541) 451-1901.