Eugene
EFD responded to a second alarm fire in a residential building
Eugene, OR – According to the report, the local fire department responded to a second alarm fire in a residential building in the 200 block of Wallis Street on Thursday afternoon.
The EFD reported that the roof collapsed from the fire but everyone made it out ok.
The Eugene firefighters were able to use chainsaws and hand tools to rescue the last remaining victim, a very large tortoise.
The owner of the reptile told firefighters it was 150 years old.
One of the firefighters that were on scene said the building appears to be a total loss.
The building housed commercial warehouse space as well as residential apartments.
Eugene firefighters battle three suspicious brush fires in early morning hours along East Bank Bike Path
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to a series of suspicious brush fires early Monday morning, with three...
Dozens begin careers in emergency response as 43 new recruits enter Eugene Springfield Fire EMS academy
Eugene, OR – On Monday, 43 individuals officially began their journey into emergency services as they entered the Eugene Springfield...
19-year-old taken into custody on drug and weapon charges after early morning contact at Skinner Butte Park
Eugene, OR – A Eugene Police officer arrested a man at Skinner Butte Park early Saturday morning after discovering a...
Propane leak shuts down section of Danebo during emergency response in west Eugene
Eugene, OR – Danebo Avenue between Roosevelt Boulevard and West 11th Avenue was closed to traffic Monday morning as emergency...
Governor Kotek invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Elk Fire in Klamath County as wildfire threat grows
Oregon – Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act in response to the Elk Fire burning in Klamath...
Eugene braces for heat advisory as temperatures near 100 degrees, splash pads open daily to help residents stay cool
Eugene, OR – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Eugene area on Saturday, July 13, with...
Firefighters contain South Hills house fire in Eugene, prevent spread to nearby trees and homes
Eugene, OR – A house fire broke out Saturday morning in Eugene’s South Hills, prompting a swift response from Eugene...
Eugene seeks creative frightful features for Halloween celebration
Eugene, OR — As Halloween Downtown returns this October, the City of Eugene’s Cultural Services division is calling on local...
Eugene Springfield Fire responded to vehicle fire after rollover crash
Eugene, OR — On July 9 at approximately 3:35 p.m., Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to a vehicle that had...
34-year-old suspect wanted for murder apprehended by Eugene police using license plate reader system
Eugene, OR – Eugene Police Department successfully arrested Isiah Terrell Taylor, 34, a suspect wanted by the Milwaukee Police Department...
Eugene police officers join Special Olympics Oregon Torch Run to show support
Eugene,r O – Eugene Police Department officers took to the streets for the Special Olympics Oregon Torch Run, carrying the...
-
Eugene5 days ago
Firefighters contain South Hills house fire in Eugene, prevent spread to nearby trees and homes
-
Oregon5 days ago
Governor Kotek invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Elk Fire in Klamath County as wildfire threat grows
-
Eugene3 days ago
19-year-old taken into custody on drug and weapon charges after early morning contact at Skinner Butte Park
-
Eugene5 days ago
Eugene braces for heat advisory as temperatures near 100 degrees, splash pads open daily to help residents stay cool
-
Eugene3 days ago
Propane leak shuts down section of Danebo during emergency response in west Eugene
-
Eugene3 days ago
Eugene firefighters battle three suspicious brush fires in early morning hours along East Bank Bike Path
-
Eugene3 days ago
Dozens begin careers in emergency response as 43 new recruits enter Eugene Springfield Fire EMS academy
-
Eugene1 week ago
34-year-old suspect wanted for murder apprehended by Eugene police using license plate reader system