On Sunday February 18th firefighters from the City of Newport Fire Department, Depoe Bay Fire Department, Toledo Department, Seal Rock Fire Department, Central Oregon Coast Fire Department, and Pacific West Ambulance responded to a reported structure fire of a single story residential modular home at the 1100 block of South East Bay Blvd.
A total of four engine companies, one paramedic ambulance, two chief officers, and PUD were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters from Newport Fire arrived at 12:06 p.m. after receiving the first 9-1-1 call. Upon their arrival, firefighters encountered a fully involved single-wide modular home. Fire crews went immediately to a defensive attack
and protected exposures. The fire was fully contained at 1:04 p.m.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. The source of the fire appears to have originated in the bedroom. The investigation is ongoing. There were no injuries as a result of this fire. One resident inside the structure at the time of the fire exited the building without incident. The City of Newport Fire Department reminds everyone to ensure that every bedroom has a working smoke alarm.
