Two People Found Deceased After Myrtle Creek House Fire Late Monday Night
Two people were found deceased after a house fire late Monday night in Myrtle Creek. Fire crews from four departments responded to the home on Thomas Street, where responders also found several animals deceased. The fire remains under investigation.
MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. — Two people were found deceased after a late-night house fire in Myrtle Creek on Monday, according to emergency responders.
Douglas County Emergency Communications received a 911 call at about 11:09 p.m. on April 6 reporting a fire inside a home in the 800 block of Thomas Street.
Fire crews from the Myrtle Creek, Tri City, Riddle, and Canyonville fire departments responded to the scene, along with the Myrtle Creek Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
After arriving, crews began working to extinguish the fire and entered the residence, where they located a 64-year-old man, a 56-year-old woman, and several animals deceased.
The Douglas County Medical Examiner also responded to the scene, along with the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Officials said the fire remains under investigation.
Information provided by the Myrtle Creek Police Department.
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