At 2:49 p.m. on June 4, 2023, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported residential structure fire at 1912 SE Kane Street. Douglas County Dispatch received a report of residential home on fire with smoke and flames visible at the front of the residence. The reporting party stated all residents and animals had evacuated the residential structure.
Firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke and flames coming from the left, front corner of the home in an open porch area of the residence. Firefighters also found the fire had spread to a nearby vehicle that was located in the driveway of the residence.
Firefighters quickly extinguished both the vehicle and structure fire. They also completed a primary and secondary search as well as overhaul. Both the primary occupants of the home and their animals were able to evacuate the home. One vehicle suffered both fire and water damage. The primary home sustained extensive structural and water damage. Two adults, one dog, and two ferrets were displaced due to the fire; however, none of the adults or animals were injured in the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Sixteen firefighters assisted with firefighting operations. Other agencies assisting with the fire included Douglas County Fire District #2, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Pacific Power, Avista Utilities, Roseburg Police Department, and the American Red Cross.
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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