Category Fire
Firefighters question leaders’ role in Washington immigration raid
Wildfire veterans believe top officials on the fire sent their crews into an immigration check. The raid resulted in the arrest of two firefighters, one from Keizer.
Report details of truck crash that caused 30-acre Turner fire
A Salem Fire Marshal investigative report gives more details on a large grass fire south of Salem last month that did $1 million in damage. The report shows a truck crash into communication lines caused a failure further down Southeast Gath Road, starting the fire.
Residents displaced by 2-alarm house fire in south Salem, one firefighter injured
A two-alarm fire badly damaged two mobile homes and displaced residents in south Salem Sunday night. The was under control in little over two hours. One firefighter who responded to the scene was injured and received medical care.
2-alarm fire at 2 houses shuts down blocks near Kuebler Blvd
A large fire at two houses in south Salem shut down two blocks between Kuebler Boulevard and Southeast Boone Road Sunday night. The two-alarm fire started at one house and spread to another next door. No injuries have been reported.
City wants ambulance service to pay overtime costs already covered by others
The city of Salem on July 1 took over ambulance service. That same day, it sued ambulance company Falck Northwest on a variety of claims. They included seeking nearly $7 million for fines the city had elected not to impose over three years. The city also wants money for contract violations it had once said wouldn’t be penalized.
Report shows electrical failure started fire that destroyed NE Salem office
A fire marshal investigation found that an electrical failure started the fire that destroyed an office building in northeast Salem last month. The fire destroyed $1.7 million in property and forced care providers to relocate.
Man injured in West Salem house fire Thursday morning
A two-alarm house fire required hours of work and 43 firefighters to get under control. One occupant was taken to the hospital with burns.
Oregon wildfire survivors to pay federal taxes on settlements next year after state bill failed
A proposal to require utilities cover federal income taxes on settlements paid to powerline-ignited wildfire survivors died and a federal law providing relief is set to expire.
Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat
The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for an extended period across the Northwest.