Disaster responders with the local American Red Cross responded to a multilti-family home fire disaster on Thursday October 18, 2018, at approximately 23:45 hours in the 47,000 block of Riverview Street in Oakridge, Oregon.
The Fire affected 7-adults and several pets. The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits including toiletry items. Also provided was information about health along with mental health services as needed.
Additional information about this incident, if available, may be obtained from the local first responding agency/fire department.
The American Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest Washington (the Cascades Region) helps an average of three families affected by disasters every 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 form at www.redcross.org/GetAnAlarm to schedule an appointment.