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Fire Crews Extinguish Trus Joist Press Fire

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Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire was on scene of an industrial fire at Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist located at 195N Bertelsen Rd in West Eugene. F irefighters were alerted to the fire at 7:08 PM on Sunday. The first arriving engine from the Danebo Station received reports of  press19 on fire inside the facility. Crews quickly extinguished the fire before it extended to the building or other equipment. Staff from the facility worked to keep the fire in check before fire crews arrived. The fire is under control and there were no injuries reported.   News Release from Eugene Springfield Fire Posted on FlashAlert: March 31st, 2024 7:45 PM Michael Weber is Lane County's go to source for crime news and information and runs the largest Facebook crime watch group in Lane County (Lane County Mugshots Uncensored) at over 79,900 members. Please help support keeping this local journalism alive, if you can, with a donation. Venmo: @Michael-Weber-379 (last 4 of phone number: 0825)

Fire Crews Keep West Eugene Apartment Fire Small

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Eugene, OR. - Eugene Springfield Fire is on scene of an apartment fire at Redwood Park Apartments located At 4131 w 18th Ave in West Eugene.  Firefighters were alerted to the fire at 3:15 PM on Sunday. The first arriving engine from the Bailey Hill Station received reports of a fire on the back side of an 8-unit apartment building spreading up the building and into the siding.  Crews quickly extinguished the fire before it entered the into the living areas where there were several residents at home, unaware of the fire. There were no injuries reported, and the fire marshals office is conducting an investigation.  News Release from Eugene Springfield Fire Posted on FlashAlert: March 31st, 2024 4:04 pm Michael Weber is Lane County's go to source for crime news and information and runs the largest Facebook crime watch group in Lane County (Lane County Mugshots Uncensored) at over 79,900 members. Please help support keeping this local journalism alive, if you can, with a don...

Springfield Police Vehicle Struck - Driver Charged With Reckless Driving

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Springfield, Or. - On March 30th, 2024 at approximately 8:27pm a Springfield Police Department Officer was parked in a patrol vehicle with the overhead lights activated to block off traffic while Springfield Utility Board staff members were working to repair a water main break that had caused a large amount of flooding near the intersection of Mohawk Blvd and Centennial Blvd.  The officer was sitting in the vehicle with his K9 partner in the rear kennel area of the vehicle when a pick-up truck went through the intersection at approximately 40mph and crashed into the officer’s vehicle. The officer’s airbags deployed, and the vehicle sustained significant damage.  The officer was transported to the hospital via ambulance and was later released. The officer’s K9 partner was evaluated for injuries and appeared to be unhurt.  The driver of the pickup was identified as John Manuel Wilson, who witnesses stated appeared to be looking down before traveling through the intersection...

Fuel Tank Malfunction Causes Large Volume Fuel Spill

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Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire is on scene of a fuel spill at the Fred Meyer fuel depot at 60 Division Avenue in Eugene.   Crews are mitigating the spill which occurred as a result of a vehicle fuel tank that had been drilled for fuel theft.  The owner was unaware that the hole existed and a large volume fuel spilled. Further investigation determined the fuel hose had separated from the tank. The owner was unaware that the malfunction existed and a large volume fuel spilled.  The Eugene Springfield Fire regional hazardous materials team is working with Fred Meyer staff to mitigate the spill.  Fortunately modern fuel facilities are able to contain spills within the facility protecting the storm runoff systems and regional treatment facilities.   Crews are verifying all systems are opening properly and there is no contamination within the storm water system.   News Release from Eugene Springfield Fire Posted on FlashAlert: March 31s...

Firefighters Tackle Early Morning House Fire In Santa Clara

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Eugene OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) responded to a house fire at 153 Swain Ln in the North Santa Clara area early Sunday morning.   Crews were notified of a possible fire at 12:06 AM on 3/31. Upon arrival, ESF Ladder 11 found 40 foot flame lengths from multiple trees with a mobile home catching fire. Ladder 11 began to attack the fire, with support from additional ESF and Lane Fire Authority (LFA) crews.  Firefighters were able to assure the resident and her son were not at home at the time of the fire, and performed a primary search of the residence as they conducted fire attack operations and protected exposures. Crews used quick thinking to cut through an adjacent fence and stretch hose from a hydrant on a neighboring property to get water.   The fire was placed under control, and there were no injuries immediately reported.  LFA is performing an investigation to determine the cause as the fire occurred at a property within their contracted j...

Jessica Drive Party Ends with Gunfire

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Springfield, Or. - On March 24th, 2024 around 1239 AM Officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to the 6900 Block of Jessica Drive regarding an incident where gunshots had been fired into a house.  When Officers responded they were met with several subjects fleeing a house party. It was learned what initially started as a small house gathering turned into a large party where uninvited individuals arrived.    The uninvited individuals were contacted by the residents and asked to leave, leading to a disagreement. The uninvited individuals exited the party but returned and fired multiple handgun rounds into the home and nearby property before fleeing the location. At this time, there are no reports of any injuries. Springfield Detectives were called to the scene to assist with interviews and evidence collection and will be continuing the investigation. Due to many of the guests leaving prior to police arrival, the Springfield Police is asking for assistance f...

Man Driving Stolen Truck Crashes and Flees Scene

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Eugene, Or. - At around 6:12 p.m. on March 22, a Eugene Police officer spotted a stolen Chevy Silverado in the Lowes Parking lot, 3595 W. 11th.  Acree - 2021 He called other officer to help approach it in their vehicles (no emergency lights activated). As soon as the driver, later identified as Jeremy James Acree , age 46, of Winchester, spotted the officers he began recklessly driving southwest through the parking lot at a high rate of speed. Acree drove over planter boxes, and he was putting the public in immediate danger. A forcible stop was attempted, but Acree continued driving towards the Carl's Jr. drive-thru where he drove over the embankment and crashed. He fled on foot across W. 11th and officers caught up to him behind Richard's Deli, where he resisted being taken into custody. Initial charges include Unauthorized Use Vehicle, Reckless Endangering, Hit and Run, Elude Vehicle, and numerous charges out of other agencies. Information from EPD - Picture from Facebook Mic...