FlashAlert
Today we received a 911 call at 11am for a fully-involved shed on fire that was spreading to nearby vehicles, vegetation, and a home. Our amazing partners at the Oregon Department of Forestry South Cascade District responded with 4 engines and were stationed closer to the scene than we were. They were able to deploy lines to simultaneously prevent the spread of the fire into the surrounding vegetation, and to protect the residence which was beginning to burn. Thanks to our partners at The Office of the Oregon State Fire Marshall (OSFM) and their grant for seasonal staffing, we were able to respond immediately with a staffed engine and a water tender for rural water supply. We were fortunate to also have a fantastic response from our volunteer firefighters as well. With the high temperatures we are experiencing, we needed every member of this well-coordinated team today and they did not disappoint.
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Coordinated Firefighting Effort Saves Home From Rapidly Spreading Rural Fire (Photo)
