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Residential Structure Fire - 2164 SE Douglas Avenue - 8-2-21 (Photo) -08/02/21

At 1:32 p.m. on August 2, 2021, Roseburg Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 2164 SE Douglas Avenue.  Douglas County Dispatch received multiple calls of smoke showing from the residence.  Dispatch then received notification that the resident was outside of the residential structure.

Firefighters arrived on scene to find a single family residence with heavy smoke showing from southwest corner of the structure.  Firefighters made an interior attack to extinguish the fire, conducted a primary and secondary search, secured utilities, and completed overhaul.  One adult resident and one dog who were displaced due to the fire. 

A total of 12 firefighters assisted with firefighting operations.  Other agencies assisting with the fire included Douglas County Fire District #2, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Roseburg Police Department, Pacific Power, Avista Utilities.

The residence sustained structural and water damage.  The home is no longer habitable.  Fire investigators were on scene and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The Roseburg Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the importance of working smoke alarms and ensuring you have the appropriate number of smoke alarms installed in the home.  Remember to make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside each sleeping area and in every bedroom.  The Roseburg Fire Department recommends encourages homeowners to consider a home fire sprinkler system for increased protection.

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