Victim And Pets Rescued From Lebanon House Fire (Photo)
- 08/22/24
Lebanon, Ore.
At approximately 09:26 hours on Thursday, August 22nd 2024, Lebanon Fire District responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of West Olive Street.
The first to arrive was a Lebanon Police Department officer, who was told by a neighbor that someone was still in the house. The officer kicked in the front door, located the victim, and helped him out into safety.
The first Lebanon Fire District units arrived while the officer assisting a victim from the structure. Firefighters treated both the officer and victim while preparing to fight the house fire. Both the officer and victim were transported to Lebanon Community Hospital.
The single-family residence had thick, black smoke pushing out the front and side doors. Firefighters quickly entered the home and extinguished the fire, isolating most damage to the kitchen area. Crews worked on scene for the next two hours for overhaul and fire investigation.
The Lebanon Fire District responded with 20 personnel on 11 apparatus. Albany Fire assisted, providing emergency coverage during the event. A dog and a cat were also rescued from the fire.
The Lebanon Fire District would like to remind residents 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.
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Victim And Pets Rescued From Lebanon House Fire (Photo)
- 08/22/24
Lebanon, Ore.
At approximately 09:26 hours on Thursday, August 22nd 2024, Lebanon Fire District responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of West Olive Street.
The first to arrive was a Lebanon Police Department officer, who was told by a neighbor that someone was still in the house. The officer kicked in the front door, located the victim, and helped him out into safety.
The first Lebanon Fire District units arrived while the officer assisting a victim from the structure. Firefighters treated both the officer and victim while preparing to fight the house fire. Both the officer and victim were transported to Lebanon Community Hospital.
The single-family residence had thick, black smoke pushing out the front and side doors. Firefighters quickly entered the home and extinguished the fire, isolating most damage to the kitchen area. Crews worked on scene for the next two hours for overhaul and fire investigation.
The Lebanon Fire District responded with 20 personnel on 11 apparatus. Albany Fire assisted, providing emergency coverage during the event. A dog and a cat were also rescued from the fire.
The Lebanon Fire District would like to remind residents 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.
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