FATAL FIRE AT BLUE RIDGE APARTMENTS UNDER INVESTIGATION

 Douglas Co. Fire Dist. No.2

Officials reported that a subject died in an apartment fire Saturday morning in Winston.

The fire occurred at the Blue Ridge Apartments at 100 SW Hart Ave.

Firefighters got a quick initial knockdown of the fire and conducted a primary search finding the subject deceased.  The incident was supported by Winston-Dillard Fire District, Douglas County Fire District No. 2, Roseburg Fire Department, and Lookingglass Fire Department with 23 firefighters - 6 fire engines, 1 ladder truck, and 3 command staff.

Douglas County Fire District No. 2 and the Oregon State Fire Marshal are investigating the fire.