Structure Fire Claims The Life Of A Yoncalla Woman
- 10/12/26
YONCALLA, Ore. - A morning residential structure fire claimed the life of a Yoncalla woman Sunday.
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, 911 dispatchers received a report of a fully engulfed residential structure fire in the 100-block of Birch Street in Yoncalla shortly after 10:00 a.m.
Deputies and multiple emergency response agencies were dispatched to the blaze. As firefighters fought the fire, it became apparent that a female, 56-year-old Carol Lorrain Most of Yoncalla, was missing and possibly had not made it out of the home. Firefighters were able to knock the fire down at 2:23 p.m. Carol's remains were later located inside the home.
Another occupant of the residence was able to escape the home. He was assisted by the American Red Cross and ADAPT Mobile Crisis Team.
The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office was notified and responded to the scene. Next of kin notification has been made.
The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation by the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office.
Responding agencies included North Douglas Fire & EMS, Sutherlin, Oakland, Fair Oaks, and Elkton Fire Departments, REACH Air Medical Services, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, ADAPT Mobile Crisis Team, Douglas Electric, and the American Red Cross.
Structure Fire Claims The Life Of A Yoncalla Woman
- 10/12/26
YONCALLA, Ore. - A morning residential structure fire claimed the life of a Yoncalla woman Sunday.
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, 911 dispatchers received a report of a fully engulfed residential structure fire in the 100-block of Birch Street in Yoncalla shortly after 10:00 a.m.
Deputies and multiple emergency response agencies were dispatched to the blaze. As firefighters fought the fire, it became apparent that a female, 56-year-old Carol Lorrain Most of Yoncalla, was missing and possibly had not made it out of the home. Firefighters were able to knock the fire down at 2:23 p.m. Carol's remains were later located inside the home.
Another occupant of the residence was able to escape the home. He was assisted by the American Red Cross and ADAPT Mobile Crisis Team.
The Douglas County Medical Examiner's Office was notified and responded to the scene. Next of kin notification has been made.
The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation by the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office.
Responding agencies included North Douglas Fire & EMS, Sutherlin, Oakland, Fair Oaks, and Elkton Fire Departments, REACH Air Medical Services, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, ADAPT Mobile Crisis Team, Douglas Electric, and the American Red Cross.
