RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE - 1595 W. LOOKINGGLASS ROAD

Roseburg Fire Dept.

At 12:20 p.m. on September 22, 2022, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported structure fire at 1595 W. Lookingglass Road.   The reporting party stated all residents had evacuated the residential structure. 

Upon arrival on scene, firefighters found a single story, residential structure with smoke and fire showing from the laundry room of the home.  Firefighters conducted a primary and secondary search, made an interior attack to extinguish the fire and completed overhaul.   The home sustained structural, smoke, and water damage.  The displaced family included two adult residents and three children.  The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

A fire investigator was on scene and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Thirteen firefighters assisted with firefighting operations.  Other agencies assisting with the fire included Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Douglas County Fire District #2, Roseburg Police Department, American Red Cross, Avista Utilities, and Pacific Power. 

The Roseburg Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the importance of working smoke alarms and ensuring you have the appropriate number of smoke alarms installed in the home.  Remember to make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside each sleeping area and in every bedroom.  Roseburg Fire Department recommends that homeowners consider a home fire sprinkler system for increased protection.