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September 3, 2024-REDMOND, OR- At approximately 10:40 am this morning Redmond Fire & Rescue was alerted to a structure fire at 6183 SW Mesa Way in Redmond. Responding crews could see visible smoke from a distance as they approached the scene. Upon arrival of fire crews, they were met with a large volume of smoke and fire coming from a manufactured home and fire had started to spread to a nearby boat and tree.
Firefighters quickly extended hoses to the residence and began extinguishing the fire. As additional resources arrived on scene additional hose line were deployed to protect the surrounding buildings. Firefighters searched the residence for victims and determined that all occupants had evacuated safely from the residence.
Fire investigator determined the cause of the fire to be an electrical failure of an extension cord.
Redmond Fire & Rescue was assisted by Bend Fire & Rescue, Cloverdale RFPD and Deschutes County Sheriffs.