At approximately 7:53 p.m. on September 22, 2024, Ladder 6 was dispatched from the Sheldon station for Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) to a fire alarm at Sound Stage 4 on the property.
After arriving, crews found smoke pouring from the building and an alarm sounding, ESF tells us.
ESF called for a first alarm and began to work on building access. Fire crews tell us that the large warehouse style sound stage was being utilized as storage for a local second hand retailer to store holiday inventory.
Thanks to a functioning sprinkler system and a lengthy battle from fire crews, the fire was contained, and no injuries were reported.
Due to the large amount of smoke and some collapsing of of the stored goods, the fire was difficult to access.
Fire crews say the building’s sprinkler system played a crucial role in keeping the fire from spreading.
While inside, the partial collapse of stacked boxes forced the team to evacuate temporarily before regrouping to move hazards.
ESF tells us that large warehouse buildings can pose various risks for getting lost, collapsing inventory or cold smoke explosions.
The fire was contained to the inventory in the building and there were no injuries reported.
- 6 engines
- 2 trucks
- 2 chiefs
- 1 medic
- 1 EMS supervisor
- 1 support unit
- 1 deputy fire marshal responded
This is a developing story; the cause of the fire is still under investigation; we will bring you more details when we receive them.
