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Firefighters from Multiple Agencies Extinguished Laurel Road Structure Fire in CJ

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Firefighters from multiple agencies responded to and extinguished a large weekend structure fire in Cave Junction.

The Illinois Valley Fire District, Oregon Department of Forestry and American Medical Response were dispatched to the reported house on fire in the 400-block of Laurel Road on Saturday at 8:38 p.m..

IVFD Chief John Holmes said arriving units found a three-story home with fire and smoke showing.

Due to the extent of the fire, Rural Metro Fire Department and Grants Pass Fire & Rescue assisted in the operations. ODF assisted crews by cutting a pathway through the shrubbery for suppression crews to deploy hose lines.

Chief Holmes said the fire was extinguished and was checked on overnight. He said the American Red Cross was activated for one adult and one dog who were not harmed in the fire.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.
Posted on 7/15/24 7:34AM by Sam Marsh