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2 rescued from Willamette River Saturday as water rescues skyrocket near Eugene
Eugene-Springfield Fire Department rescued two people from the Willamette River at the low head dam in Glenwood on Saturday afternoon, according to a news release. Water rescue crews responded to the incident at 2:17 p.m. and performed a boat rescue after finding two people in a dangerous situation on a strainer below the dam.
Fire crews respond to two-alarm house fire in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. – No injuries were reported in a two-alarm house fire that broke out in a northeast Eugene home on Sunday afternoon, according to Eugene Springfield Fire officials. ESF authorities said that they responded at 4:15 p.m. on July 7 to a house fire in the 3000 block...
Two rescued from ‘killer dam’ in Oregon
Two people wearing life jackets were rescued from a perilous dam on the Willamette River near Springfield on Saturday, when temperatures in the Willamette Valley reached triple digits. Low head dams such as this one, colloquially known as “killer dams” or “drowning machines,” were responsible for the deaths of more...
Firefighters respond to motorhome blaze in Pleasant Hill
PLEASANT HILL, Ore. – Fire crews from multiple Lane County agencies responded to a blaze that destroyed a motorhome in Pleasant Hill early on Sunday, according to Pleasant Hill Goshen Fire and Rescue officials. Fire officials said that emergency personnel responded at about 1:30 a.m. on July 7 to...
Thurston woman helps rescue two girls on busy water rescue day for Lane County first responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. -- On the Fourth of July, Thurston resident Alexandra Richardson jumped into a river to help rescue two young girls being swept downstream, part of a day that saw Eugene Springfield Fire respond to six water rescues, underscoring the importance of practicing water safety. "That fear that was...
Hundreds of pounds of fireworks turned in to Eugene police over Independence Day holiday
EUGENE, Ore. – Eugene police said they saw an increase in the amount of illegal fireworks people turned into them over this year’s Fourth of July holiday. Eugene Police Department held a fireworks amnesty event where, on July 4 and 5, Eugene residents could turn in their fireworks without facing fines for their possession. Fireworks are banned in Eugene, and have been banned since 2022. Individuals found in possession of fireworks can face fines of up to $500.
Home destroyed following structure fire on Country Lane, no injuries reported
Eugene, OR – According to the fire officials, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to a second alarm house fire on Country Lane in Northeast Eugene. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire emanating from the garage and the rear of...
EPD officers responded to over 100 fireworks complaints on July 4th, officials said
Eugene, OR – According to the statement, the police department reportedly staffed two officers dedicated to fireworks patrol on July 4, responding to complaints and self-dispatching to fireworks they observed while on patrol. According to one officer, the individuals they contacted were cooperative and receptive. Numerous warnings were given,...
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