Lebanon Firefighters Battle Structure Fire Early Monday Morning (Photo)
- 10/06/25
At approximately 7:22 a.m. Monday, Lebanon Fire District crews were dispatched to a first alarm structure fire in the 100 block of South Williams Street.
Due to scene safety concerns, crews initially staged nearby until the area was secured by law enforcement. Once safe to enter, Battalion Chief 31 arrived to find a two-story home with smoke and flames visible from one side of the structure. Engine 31 began fire attack while additional crews performed search and rescue and worked to ventilate the roof. Cutting a hole in the roof allows the smoke and heat to rise, improving visibility and survivability in case anyone is still in the building.
Firefighters encountered challenges due to a downed power line and multiple roof layers but were able to contain the blaze through coordinated interior and exterior operations. A primary and secondary search confirmed that all occupants were safely out of the structure.
A second, smaller fire was discovered nearby and quickly extinguished by neighbors and fire personnel. Both incidents remain under investigation.
While Lebanon units worked the scene, Sweet Home Fire District and Albany Fire Department provided coverage in Lebanon and responded to several unrelated medical calls during the event. Crews remained on scene for approximately 2 hours.
The Linn County Fire Defense Board would like to remind everyone that backyard burning has been postponed until October 15th. Even with recent rainfall, dry fuels can still ignite easily—please continue to use caution and avoid outdoor burning until restrictions are lifted.
Lebanon Firefighters Battle Structure Fire Early Monday Morning (Photo)
- 10/06/25
At approximately 7:22 a.m. Monday, Lebanon Fire District crews were dispatched to a first alarm structure fire in the 100 block of South Williams Street.
Due to scene safety concerns, crews initially staged nearby until the area was secured by law enforcement. Once safe to enter, Battalion Chief 31 arrived to find a two-story home with smoke and flames visible from one side of the structure. Engine 31 began fire attack while additional crews performed search and rescue and worked to ventilate the roof. Cutting a hole in the roof allows the smoke and heat to rise, improving visibility and survivability in case anyone is still in the building.
Firefighters encountered challenges due to a downed power line and multiple roof layers but were able to contain the blaze through coordinated interior and exterior operations. A primary and secondary search confirmed that all occupants were safely out of the structure.
A second, smaller fire was discovered nearby and quickly extinguished by neighbors and fire personnel. Both incidents remain under investigation.
While Lebanon units worked the scene, Sweet Home Fire District and Albany Fire Department provided coverage in Lebanon and responded to several unrelated medical calls during the event. Crews remained on scene for approximately 2 hours.
The Linn County Fire Defense Board would like to remind everyone that backyard burning has been postponed until October 15th. Even with recent rainfall, dry fuels can still ignite easily—please continue to use caution and avoid outdoor burning until restrictions are lifted.
