LEBANON, Ore. — Lebanon Fire District firefighters responded to a reported structure fire Saturday evening, Aug. 15, after a 911 caller initially reported the fire near River Drive.
The call came in at approximately 8:54 p.m. While firefighters were responding, the caller provided dispatchers with an updated location in the 38,000 block of Lawrence Drive.
When the battalion chief arrived, he was directed to a pole-barn-style shop with light smoke coming from the eaves. During a 360-degree assessment of the building, the battalion chief encountered the property owner attempting to extinguish the fire with a garden hose.
Firefighters quickly arrived and deployed hose lines, directing water into the interior of the structure where flames were burning. The fire was brought under control within moments.
Crews remained at the scene for approximately another hour to conduct overhaul and mop-up operations.
No firefighters were injured. The property owner was evaluated by a fire/medic crew for a minor burn to the hand.
Lebanon Fire District’s deputy fire marshal began investigating the cause of the fire shortly after it was extinguished and returned Sunday for additional follow-up.
Fire officials are reminding residents that fire danger remains high throughout Linn County and across Oregon. Linn County currently has a countywide burn ban that prohibits backyard pile burning, barrel burning, charcoal fires and recreational fires.
The restrictions will remain in effect until the Linn County Fire Defense Board and Oregon Department of Forestry lift them, which officials said may not occur until significant rainfall is received.
Firefighters urged residents to remain cautious and follow all current fire restrictions.
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