At 11:33 p.m. on October 17, 2024, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported residential structure fire at 933 NE Grandview Drive. A reporting party notified Douglas County Emergency Communications two residents were heard screaming from the back of the structure and were possibly still located inside the structure at the time of the 911 call. Dispatch notified responding units that it was unknown if all residents had evacuated the structure.
While firefighters were responding to the residential fire, two Roseburg Police Department officers arrived on scene of the fire. An officer heard a scream at the back of the structure and was able to locate the two occupants at the back of the home. The occupants were able to escape the burning structure out the backside of the structure.
Upon arrival on scene, firefighters found a single story, residential structure with heavy fire and smoke coming from the residential structure, as well as a carport and the front engine compartment of a vehicle located in the driveway.
Firefighters conducted a primary and secondary search, extinguished the fire, and completed extensive overhaul. The home, carport, and vehicle all sustained structural, smoke, and water damage. The displaced family included two adult residents. Personnel from Adapt were able to assist the displaced residents with temporary housing. Unfortunately, one family cat did not survive the fire.
A fire investigator was on scene and the exact cause of the fire is under investigation. Thirteen firefighters assisted with firefighting operations. Other agencies assisting with the fire included Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Roseburg Police Department, Adapt, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and Pacific Power.
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. Roseburg Fire Department recommends that homeowners consider a home fire sprinkler system for increased protection.