One Life Lost in Sunday Morning House Fire in Yoncalla
One person lost their life in a Sunday morning house fire on Birch Street in Yoncalla. No other injuries were reported. Displaced residents received assistance, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.
A Sunday morning house fire in Yoncalla left one person dead and displaced residents who received assistance from the American Red Cross and Adapt Integrated Health Care.
The Oregon State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze at a residence in the 100 block of Birch Street. Authorities have not released the deceased person’s name, and no other injuries were reported.
North Douglas County Fire and EMS Chief Brian Burke said crews arrived shortly after 10 a.m. to find extensive fire throughout the home. Firefighters worked from outside the structure using defensive operations.
Damage was estimated at $118,500. The fire did not damage neighboring properties, according to Burke.
During the response, Zac Botner of Tal Botner Excavation brought equipment to help remove debris. Burke credited that work with allowing firefighters to reach areas where fire remained and shortening the time needed to extinguish it. The agency thanked Botner for his work and equipment support at the scene.
Oakland, Sutherlin, and Fair Oaks fire departments assisted North Douglas County Fire and EMS, along with Umpqua Valley Ambulance and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Douglas Electric Cooperative personnel also responded to address electrical hazards.
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