Woman Who Died in Yoncalla House Fire Identified
Authorities identified Carol Lorrain Most, 56, as the woman who died in Sunday’s house fire in Yoncalla. Another occupant escaped and received assistance. The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause.
YONCALLA, Ore. - Authorities have identified Carol Lorrain Most, 56, as the woman who died Sunday, October 11, in a house fire on Birch Street.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said Most’s remains were found inside the residence after firefighters brought the blaze under control. Her family has been notified, and the Douglas County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene.
A second person who was in the home escaped. The American Red Cross and ADAPT Mobile Crisis Team provided assistance to the surviving occupant.
The fire was reported shortly after 10 a.m. in the 100 block of Birch Street. The home was fully engulfed when the call came in, prompting a response from deputies and several emergency agencies.
During firefighting efforts, responders learned that Most was unaccounted for and feared she was still inside. Crews knocked down the fire shortly after 2:20 p.m., and her remains were located later.
The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating where the fire began and what caused it.
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