One occupant rescued in Eugene apartment fire
by News Staff
Two apartments caught fire at 2079 W. 17th Avenue in Eugene on Friday night, June 2, 2023. (Photo courtesy Eugene Springfield Fire Department)
EUGENE, Ore. —
Just after 11:30 p.m. Friday, Eugene Springfield Fire was called to multiple apartments on fire at 2079 W. 17th Avenue in Eugene.
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Upon arrival, crews found two apartments heavily involved with fire and occupants fleeing on the second floor.
"Multiple engine crews stretched hoselines for fire attack while truck companies went to the roof for ventilation and searching apartments," ESFD said.
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During the search of an adjacent apartment, crews were able to rescue an occupant found asleep in heavy smoke conditions.
The occupant was evaluated and released at the scene.
The fire was put under control in 45 minutes.
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There were no injures to fire crews and the cause is under investigation.
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