Early Morning Fire Leaves Two Displaced

On Wednesday September 10th shortly after 7:20 a.m., North Lincoln Fire & Rescue

(NLFR) was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 3000 block of SW Anchor

Avenue. Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find a three-story residence

with smoke and flames visible from the exterior. Crews quickly initiated an aggressive fire attack and brought the blaze under control within approximately 30 minutes. In total, 19 personnel and multiple apparatus responded, including four engines, three rescue units, two chief officer units, and a ladder truck.

This response included resources from Depoe Bay Fire District, which provided

mutual aid with one engine and a chief officer. Firefighters were on scene for roughly two hours to ensure the fire was fully extinguished and to conduct overhaul operations. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries or fatalities. Two residents were displaced by the fire, and the American Red Cross is providing support to assist them. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.

North Lincoln Fire & Rescue thanked Depoe Bay Fire District for their timely

assistance and strong partnership in protecting our communities. Mutual aid partnerships

are critical in ensuring that adequate resources are available during emergencies.

NLFR also reminds the community about the importance of regular home maintenance

and fire safety. In particular, chimneys should be cleaned and inspected annually by a

qualified professional to reduce the risk of chimney and heating-related fires.