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Eugene Fire Guts Homes, Displaces Families
23 Jun
Summary
- Two structures were destroyed by fire in West Eugene.
- Two families were displaced due to the fire.
- The fire's cause is currently under investigation.
On the evening of June 21, a devastating fire consumed two structures in West Eugene, leaving two families without homes. The blaze originated at the intersection of West Broadway Avenue and Grant Street, with multiple calls reporting flames visible to emergency services.
Firefighters arrived to find a substantial fire engulfing the backside of both the abandoned house and the adjacent duplex. Intense flames spread into the upper levels and attics of the buildings. Contributing factors to the fire's rapid spread included overheated propane tanks and live, downed power lines.
While no individuals sustained injuries during the incident, the occupants of both sides of the duplex were displaced. The cause of the fire remains under active investigation. A large response, including 11 fire crews and multiple support units, was deployed to combat the flames.
