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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The last three days have been busy for local firefighters. Since Monday, crews from Klamath County Fire District 1 responded to four separate fires - Lakeshore Dr., Bristol Ave., So. 6th St., and Crest St.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - At approximately 2:48 PM, Thursday, fire crews from Klamath County Fire District 1 and the Kingsley Field Fire Department were dispatched to a residential structure fire inside the 1000 block of Homedale Road in Klamath Falls.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Friday, September 2, 2022, Keno Fire responded to a structure fire in the Worden area 15 miles south of Klamath Falls. By the time 911 dispatched the call, personnel from Keno Fire had already arrived on the scene.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Early this morning the fire cache building at the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Klamath-Lake District compound in Klamath Falls was destroyed in a structure fire.
Read MoreOn Monday, July 6, 2020, at approximately 5:30 PM Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the area of 7400 block of Hagger Way for suspected arson. Upon arrival, deputies interviewed residents who stated that the fire was started by Robert Lee Martinez following a dispute.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Saturday, May 9th, 2020, members of the Klamath Falls Police Department responded to multiple reported structure fires, two of which were at Coastal Farm and Ranch and a third was reported to be at Diamond Home Improvement.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore - On Tuesday, at approximately 1:50 PM, a call came into Klamath County 9-1-1 reporting a structure fire on the 1700 block of Menlo Way in Klamath Falls. The first engine from Klamath County Fire District 1 arrived to find visible flames and smoke coming from the front and side of the home.
Read MoreFifteen strike teams comprised of members of the Oregon fire service arrived in California today and have been assigned to assist with separate wildfire incidents threatening structures and property.
Read MoreThe cooler temperatures this week serve as a reminder that winter is approaching. Winter brings with it, the highest number of home fires, more than any other time of year! Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States, and accounted for 45,900 fires from 2013 to 2015.
Read MoreJust before 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 29, a fire broke out in the 500 block of Adams Street in the Mills Neighborhood of Klamath Falls. The fire completely destroyed a duplex and seriously damaged a neighboring single-family residence. Also destroyed were a travel trailer, Chevrolet pick-up, and wood fence.
Read MoreLakeview, Ore. – A fire was discovered early this evening in a warehouse building on the Fremont-Winema National Forest Lakeview Ranger District Office compound. The fire was first reported at 7:41 p.m. The cause is under investigation and the fire marshal is on the way.
Read MoreOn March 6, 2019 at approx. 8:17 AM, Klamath County Fire District No. 1 responded to the report of a structure fire in a home on Derby Place.
The fire was discovered by a visiting family member and called into 911 by neighbors. Neighbor’s sprayed water on the fire through a kitchen window until fire crews arrived.
Read MoreSaturday started and another beautiful quiet day for Crater Lake Bed and Breakfast owner, Janet McNeil. McNeil's Friday night guests had left a few hours earlier and she was going to relax and take a nap, when her dog began to act odd. McNeil's dog wanted to in outside and inside erratically. That is when McNeil seen flames coming from behind her vehicles in the garage.
Read MoreKlamath County Fire District 1 was dispatched to two structure fires on the night of Sunday, May 13th.
The first fire, in the 300 block of Crater Lake Parkway, was contained to a detached garage with damages estimated at $30,000. The second fire occurred in a vacant house located at 2100 Orchard Avenue with damages estimated at $80,000.
Read MoreAt approximately 8:45 PM a call came in to 911 reporting a structure fire at 4346 Ferrier Avenue in the Stewart Lenox neighborhood of Klamath Falls.
Read MoreFire District No.1 was dispatched at 2:15 pm today to a reported structure fire on the 3900 block of Shasta Way in Klamath Falls. The initial reports indicated an attic fire with heavy smoke showing. The single family dwelling sustained smoke and fire damage to the attic. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported as a result of the fire.
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