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Authorities Investigating Cause of Fire that Damaged Cave Junction Residence

Authorities were investigating the cause of a fire that damaged a Cave Junction residence early yesterday.

The Illinois Valley Fire District, Rural Metro Fire Department and American Medical Response were dispatched to the structure fire in the 800-block of Jackadel Lane on Monday at 1:52 a.m..

Arriving units found a three-story dwelling with visible smoke emanating from the roof. A second alarm was initiated and mutual aid was provided by Grants Pass Fire & Rescue. The fire was extinguished and crews began mop-up operations.

No injuries were reported. Pacific Power was dispatched to remove the electrical meter.

The cause of the fire was under investigation, with a potential origin point being identified as a flue fire.
Posted on 5/27/25 6:17AM by Sam Marsh