Disaster Responders with the local chapter of the American Red Cross responded to a home fire disaster on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at approximately 4:45 p.m. in the 24000 block of Highway 101 in Beaver, Oregon in Tillamook County.  This single-family fire affected two adults, six children and a dog.

The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected, such as temporary housing, food, clothing comfort kits including toiletries and information about recovery services. Additional information about this incident, if available, may be obtained from the local first responding agency/fire department. 

The Red Cross in Oregon and SW Washington (the Cascades Region) helps an average of three families each day. The Red Cross Advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online application at www.redcross.org/GetAnAlarm to schedule an appointment.