On Saturday November 15, 2025 at 10:39 pm, crews responded to a report of a fire on the 5th floor of the Sac Annex.  Initial arriving crews made a quick interior attack.  A second alarm was called out of an abundance of caution, but later cancelled, due to how rapidly the fire was extinguished.  Early detection, automatic sprinkler system activation and fast-effective response were vital in containing the spread of the fire to the apartment of origin. 

No injuries were reported.  All building occupants were safely evacuated and the American Red Cross responded to the scene to assist individuals displaced by the incident.

The interior portions of the building (from the lobby to the 7th floor) will remain closed for clean-up and fire suppression system restoration.  Limited business activity may occur at the street level businesses.  It is advised to reach out to the specific business to determine if they are operational.

An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the fire.  Fire personnel, investigators and restoration contractors will be working on scene.

City of La Grande Fire Department would like to express gratitude to our agency partners, for their invaluable response and assistance: La Grande Rural Fire Protetion District, Union Ambulance, La Grande Police Department, Oregon State Police, American Red Cross and the La Grande First Presbyterian Church.  Over 25 individuals assisted with this incident; including on-duty, off-duty and volunteer personnel.  Thank you all!