At 3:04 a.m. on January 16, 2018, Roseburg Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 1234 SE Court Avenue. The fire was reported by the homeowner.
Firefighters arrived on scene to find light smoke showing from the second floor of the structure. Upon investigation, firefighters found heavy smoke inside the structure where the fire was located. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire which was contained to the upstairs living room. The homeowner was able to safely exit the home and there were no reported injuries.
The structure which is valued at $214,000 sustained approximately $80,000 in damage, of which $30,000 was contents. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A total of 12 firefighters assisted with firefighting operations. Other agencies assisting with the fire included Pacific Power, Avista Utilities, Roseburg Police Department, Bay Cities Ambulance, and Douglas County Fire District #2.
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