EFD firefighters worked to address a train car fire and successfully contained the blaze to a rail car transporting creosote-soaked power poles

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2 years ago

October 14, 2024

Eugene, OR – According to the statement, fire crews worked to address a train car fire at the West Eugene rail yard.

Firefighters successfully contained the blaze to a rail car transporting creosote-soaked power poles.

Due to the intense heat threatening nearby chemical tank cars, the ESF Hazardous Materials Team was also dispatched as a precaution.

The fire produced a large plume of smoke visible from various points across the city.

No other information is available at the moment.

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