Fire Damages Vacant Klamath Falls Home
Klamath County Fire District 1 said crews stopped the fire from spreading to nearby homes after it started on a covered porch and extended into the attic.
Klamath County Fire District 1 crews work to secure water supply during a Monday morning structure fire at an abandoned home on Arthur Street in Klamath Falls. Photo courtesy of Klamath County Fire District 1.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Firefighters responded Monday morning to a structure fire at an abandoned home in Klamath Falls, according to Klamath County Fire District 1.
The fire was reported in the 1700 block of Arthur Street and involved a vacant residential structure.
KCFD1 said four engines, two ambulances, a Battalion Chief, and a Duty Officer responded to the scene. The Klamath Falls Police Department and Klamath County Sheriff’s Office also assisted.
When crews arrived, they found smoke and fire coming from the vacant home. Initial observations indicate the fire may have started on the covered porch before spreading into the attic, causing extensive damage to the structure.
Firefighters launched a coordinated fire attack, located the main body of the fire, and worked to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby homes and properties. KCFD1 said crews were able to bring the fire under control in a timely manner despite challenging conditions inside the abandoned structure.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
KCFD1 thanked eyewitnesses who noticed the fire and called 911, allowing crews to respond quickly and limit additional spread.
The district also reminded residents that abandoned buildings can present significant safety hazards and encouraged the public to report suspicious activity around vacant properties.
Cover image: KCFD1
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