Lebanon, OR. – Official Release: Lebanon Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 400 block of Central Ave, in the morning on Thursday January 9, 2025. The initial dispatch was for a possible smoke investigation of a structure which had been involved in fire the previous day. The report from the 911 center said, that the caller was unsure if it was smoke or fog. When the responding engine arrived, they encountered, smoke pushing from the eves and attic space.
The engine Lieutenant quickly requested a 1st alarm upgrade, sending more resources to the blaze. Firefighters quickly pulled a line and went to work trying to contain the fire until more resources arrived. The Battalion Chief arrived and assumed command of the incident, freeing up the Lieutenant for fire suppression. When the second engine arrived, the IC made the decision to attempt an offensive fire attack.
Crews made an aggressive fire attack but were pulled out when the roof began to show signs of potential collapse. The IC requested a 2nd alarm for additional resources to help combat the fire. The Lebanon Firefighters assisted by Albany Fire and Sweet Home Fire continued to work aggressively on the exterior in a defensive mode to extinguish the blaze.
Due to the structural integrity of the roof and ceiling collapse, firefighters worked from outside on the ground and with ladders to combat the fire. Firefighters were on the scene approximately 5 hours extinguishing the fire and mopping up hotspots. No injuries were reported, but unfortunately the residents will not be able to live in the home.
Lebanon Fire District responded with 17 personnel on 2 engines, 3 water tenders, 1 heavy rescue, 1 brush truck and 2 chief officers. Lebanon firefighters were assisted at the scene by Albany Fire Department, Sweet Home Fire & Ambulance District and PP&L. Linn County Sheriff’s deputies and Linn County Road department kept firefighters safe, by handling traffic control. An Albany Fire medic unit also assisted by responding to medical incidents happening while the fire was going.
The Lebanon Fire District would like to remind residents to never leave a candle burning unattended. Do not sleep or leave your home unattended when a candle is burning and of the importance of working smoke alarms. For assistance with smoke alarms in your home, contact our Fire & Life Safety Division at (541) 451-1901.
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