On thursday evening,a devastating fire displaced three residents and their six pets in southeast Salem.
firefighters responded promptly at 6:46 p.m. to find approximately half of the residence engulfed in flames, as reported by the Salem Fire Division. A video captured the scene, showcasing numerous firefighters directing powerful streams of water onto the fierce blaze.
The incident occurred at 7745 Sunnyside Rd.S.E., just past the intersection with Southeast Delaney Boulevard, according to PulsePoint, a service that relays emergency alerts based on 911 calls.
Brian Carrara, a spokesperson for the fire department, indicated that the house is highly likely a total loss due to extensive damage to its front exterior and significant destruction within and on the roof.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined at this time, Carrara noted.
“Due to intense flames and structural concerns, crews initially operated defensively before shifting to an offensive strategy when it was safe,” stated an update from the department.
The firefighting effort involved 16 vehicles including engines, ladder trucks, air support units, and water tenders—vehicles specifically designed for transporting water. Notably absent were hydrants in that area of Salem; thus two out of four water tenders were provided by neighboring agencies for assistance,” explained Carrara.
Fire crews managed to bring the situation under control within about an hour.
The three adults and their six pets affected by this incident suffered only minor injuries. They are currently receiving aid from Red Cross services as mentioned in official reports.
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Abbey McDonald
Abbey McDonald has been part of salem reporter since 2022 after serving as an industrial reporter for The Astorian where she focused on labor issues,healthcare topics,
and social services.
A graduate from University of Oregon,
she has also contributed articles for Malheur Enterprise,
The News-Review,
and Willamette Week.