SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Crews with Eugene Springfield Fire responded to two separate structure fires overnight Thursday, including a house fire with reported explosions and a later RV fire that left two pets dead.
House Fire on F Street
At approximately 9 p.m., multiple 9-1-1 callers reported a house fire in the 1300 block of F Street, with some reporting explosions. Fire crews arrived within five minutes to find heavy flames coming from the front porch and several windows of the home.
Firefighters initially battled the blaze from outside due to hoarding conditions in both the yard and inside the residence, which made interior access unsafe. Crews were able to slow the fire’s spread with sustained exterior water application before eventually entering through a side door.
Once inside, firefighters conducted a thorough search for victims while continuing suppression efforts. No occupants were found inside the home. The resident was transported to a local hospital for evaluation of possible smoke inhalation.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
RV Fire on 28th Street
Shortly after midnight, crews were dispatched to a reported RV fire in the 700 block of 28th Street. Firefighters arrived in under two minutes to find a fully involved fire. Two occupants had already escaped the structure prior to their arrival.
Crews initially attacked the fire from inside but encountered dangerous conditions when flames were discovered beneath the floor, compromising multiple propane tanks and creating an unstable structure. Firefighters exited the building and shifted to an exterior attack to contain the propane-fed fire before resuming suppression.
Both occupants were evaluated at the scene for injuries. The American Red Cross responded to assist the displaced residents with temporary housing.
During a search of the structure, firefighters located two dogs that had died in the fire.
The cause of the RV fire is also under investigation.
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