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Firefighters Respond to Late Night House Fire in Eugene

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Eugene, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a house fire in West Eugene just before midnight Sunday.   Firefighters were called to 4723 Marshall Ave at 11:43 PM on June 30th.  Callers from across the street reported smoke and fire from the home.  The first arriving firefighters found fire through the roof of the garage and a well involved attic fire.  The home was heavily damaged, but there were no reported injuries.   The cause is under investigation. In all, 4 engines, 1 truck, 2 chiefs, 1 ambulance, 1 support unit, 1 EMS supervisor and 2 deputy fire marshals responded.  News Release from Eugene Springfield Fire Posted on FlashAlert: July 1st, 2024 5:46 AM 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 81,000 members. Please help support keeping this local journalism alive, if you can, with a dona...

Firefighters Respond to Three Small Fires in Glenwood

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Springfield, OR.  Eugene Springfield Fire responded to three small fires along the railroad tracks in Glenwood.  Firefighters were called to the railroad tracks under Glenwood Blvd at 12:31 PM on Sunday June 30th.  Crews arrived to find three rubbish fires along the tracks with the largest at .10 acre and spreading up hill.   Firefighters had to request the railroad and Glenwood Blvd be shut down for the safety of operations. Crews stretched hundreds of feet of hose to access the fire. In all, 2 engines, a brush truck, a water tender, 2 battalion chiefs and 1 deputy fire marshal responded for a total of 15 personnel.   The cause is under investigation. News Release from Eugene Springfield Fire Posted on FlashAlert: June 30th, 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 81,000 members. Please help su...

ESF Firefighters Handle Several Critical Calls Saturday

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Eugene, OR. Eugene Springfield Fire responded to simultaneous critical calls Saturday afternoon, including a car fire, and a water rescue.   At 1:54 Pm on Saturday June 29th, crews were dispatched to a non-injury car accident with a car on the ditch on fire.  Crews arrived to find the car burning and spreading to the grass.  The fire was contained to a small area.  At 2:01 PM, Boats 5&6, Engine 14, Medic, 4 and Battalion Chiefs 1&3 were dispatched to a water rescue on the McKenzie River between Hayden Bridge and Harvest Landing in Springfield.  Callers reported an unconscious female floating in the river after falling out of her raft.  Boat 5 happened to be training in the vicinity call and was quick to arrive.   Bystanders had gotten the female to the shore and initiated CPR.  Boat 5 quickly loaded the patient on their boat and continued CPR to the nearest boat launch where Engine 14 was waiting to begin advanced life support....

Person Transporter to Hospital after Lighting Self on Fire

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Eugene, Ore. - At 2:05 PM June 29th, crews were dispatched with EPD to a person on fire at 7-11, 150 Hwy 99 North in West Eugene.  Bystanders used fire extinguishers and blankets to try and suppress the fire.  Witnesses reported that a person doused themself with gasoline from one of the pumps, walked 40 feet away from the pumps and lit themselves on fire.   The patient was transported to RiverBend with life threatening burns.  News Release from Eugene Springfield Fire Posted on FlashAlert: June 29th, 2024 4:29 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 81,000 members. Please help support keeping this local journalism alive, if you can, with a donation. Venmo: @Michael-Weber-379 (last four of phone number: 0825)

Sheriff's Search & Rescue & Deputies Recover Body at Terwilliger Hot Springs

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Lane County, Or. - On Saturday, June 22nd at about 9 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue personnel and deputies responded to the Terwilliger Hot Springs to assist Upper McKenzie Fire Department with an unresponsive patient.  Shortly after being dispatched, the subject was declared deceased. Search & Rescue assisted with carrying the subject along the hiking path down to the parking lot and deputies began an investigation into the cause of the person’s death.  The subject was identified as Jesse James Calkins , 40, of Hines, Oregon. The circumstances of Calkins’ death do not appear to be criminal in nature.  News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Posted on FlashAlert: June 28th, 2024 2:37 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 81,000 members. Please help support keeping this local journalism alive, if yo...

Male Arrested in Pleasant Hill After Assaulting Female and Deputies

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Pleasant Hill, Or. - On June 27th at about 5 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Oregon State Police troopers responded to the 85100 block of Winding Way, Pleasant Hill, after a juvenile told a neighbor someone was trying to kill their mother.  When deputies arrived on scene, a female was found unconscious in the yard with injuries. A nearby male, Dillion Shane Simmons , 31, fought with deputies when told he was under arrest.  Once Simmons was in custody, he and the female were transported to the hospital for treatment.  A Lane County Sheriff’s sergeant also responded to an area hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the arrest.  Simmons was lodged in the Lane County Jail for Assault in the 3rd Degree, Assault in the 4th Degree (APA), Unlawful Use of a Weapon, two counts of Menacing, and Resisting Arrest.  Thanks to the Oregon State Police and Pleasant Hill Fire Department for their assistance during this incident.  News Release from Lane ...

Deputies Locate and Arrest Assault Suspect

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Swisshome, Or. = On June 25th at about 10:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of an assault in the 12700 block of Village Loop Road in Swisshome.  While enroute, deputies learned the suspect, Alexander Blake Cullen, 24, had fled in a vehicle.  Deputies responded to the location and set up on surrounding roads. Thanks to their teamwork, they soon located Cullen in a parking lot in Veneta, roughly 40 miles from where the incident occurred.  Cullen was arrested without further incident and lodged at the Lane County Jail on charges of * Assault 4 APA, Menacing APA, Coercion, Harassment x2, Criminal Mischief 1, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Cullen was still in custody as of June 28th.  LCSO CASE #24-3332 News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Posted on FlashAlert: June 28th, 2024 2:42 PM *Some charges appear to have changed.  Michael Weber is Lane County's go to source for crime news and information and runs the largest Facebook crim...