Disaster responders from the local chapter of the American Red Cross responded to a home fire disaster on Friday November 16, 2018 at approximately 2130 hours in the 2600 block of Maple Avenue Ne Salem, Or.

This multi-family fire affected 20 adults. The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing personal hygiene including toiletrie items along with recovery services health and mental healt resources as needed. 

Additional information if available can be obtained through the local first responder agencie/fire department. 

The Red Cross in Oregon and SW Washington (the Cascades Region) helps an average of three families affected by home firen disasters 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 form at www.redcross.org/GetAnAlarm to schedule an appointment.