Eugene

Fire crews successfully stopped grass fire before it reached neighboring businesses, the fire is now under investigation

Published

2 years ago

July 9, 2024

Eugene, OR – According to the officials, fire crews responded to a fast-moving, wind-driven grass fire near the railroad tracks off Highway 99 and Fairfield in West Eugene on Monday evening.

At 6:22 PM on July 8th, fire crews, consisting of a mixture of fire engines and brush engines, were dispatched to the scene.

They successfully stopped the fire before it reached neighboring businesses.

The fire is now under control and under investigation.

Monday marked the first “red flag warning” of the 2024 fire season. Red Flag Warnings alert fire crews to conditions that may lead to especially dangerous wildfire growth. For a Red Flag Warning to be issued, there must be low fuel moisture, low relative humidity, and wind.

In response to these conditions, Eugene Springfield Fire staffs an additional crew during Red Flag Warnings.

Related Topics:

Up Next

Surge in fireworks calls over July 4th holiday keeps Central Lane 9-1-1 dispatchers busy, officials say

Don't Miss

ESF responded to a reported structure fire in East Springfield on Monday evening, no injuries reported

Oregon1 week ago

Governor Tina Kotek reacts to Supreme Court decision, says ruling opens the door to voter suppression and marks major setback for voting rights

Oregon1 week ago

Gov. Tina Kotek launches major push against Trump-era immigration enforcement with controversial new Oregon laws

Eugene1 week ago

Local nurse recognized after performing CPR on person who collapsed at out-of-state airport

Eugene1 week ago

Eugene Police arrest 37-year-old man after blocking traffic and striking bus with bullhorn during protest near federal building

Eugene1 week ago

Multiple arrests made during Eugene Police retail theft enforcement at Fred Meyer

Eugene4 days ago

Eight individuals charged in transnational drug trafficking operation spanning Oregon, California, and other states with Eugene Police assistance

Eugene4 days ago

Man taken to hospital after ingesting unknown substance during arrest at Eugene Police facility, authorities say

Eugene1 week ago

Eugene Police Department to conduct pedestrian safety operation at 17th and Patterson on May 6

Eugene Daily Post

Fire crews successfully stopped grass fire before it reached neighboring businesses, the fire is now under investigation

Eugene

Fire crews successfully stopped grass fire before it reached neighboring businesses, the fire is now under investigation

You may also like…

Man taken to hospital after ingesting unknown substance during arrest at Eugene Police facility, authorities say

Eight individuals charged in transnational drug trafficking operation spanning Oregon, California, and other states with Eugene Police assistance

Eugene police investigate fatal bicycle and vehicle crash on River Road near Rosetta Avenue

Eugene Springfield Fire crews contain early morning fire near downtown Eugene, prevent spread to nearby coffee shop

Gov. Tina Kotek launches major push against Trump-era immigration enforcement with controversial new Oregon laws

Governor Tina Kotek reacts to Supreme Court decision, says ruling opens the door to voter suppression and marks major setback for voting rights

Local nurse recognized after performing CPR on person who collapsed at out-of-state airport

Eugene Police arrest 37-year-old man after blocking traffic and striking bus with bullhorn during protest near federal building

Multiple arrests made during Eugene Police retail theft enforcement at Fred Meyer

Eugene Police Department to conduct pedestrian safety operation at 17th and Patterson on May 6

Governor Kotek responds to court decision on Oregon health care law, says state will keep fighting to limit impacts on residents and protect access to reproductive health care

Trending