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Crews Battle Commercial Fire in Salem

In all, nearly 50 firefighters from several agencies responded to the incident. This fire was controlled in less than two hours.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Firefighters from the Marion County Fire District battled a fire that broke out at a commercial building in Salem Friday morning at 11:17 a.m.

Firefighters from Marion County Fire District #1 were dispatched to the report of a commercial fire at Ross Construction Company located at 3501 Brooklake Rd NE, Salem.

Fire Battalion Chief Crashes Vehicle Near Brooks

Chief Kevin Henson was transported to the Salem Hospital following the crash...

(BROOKS, Ore.) - Investigators say Marion County's Fire Chief, 44-year old J. Kevin Henson, was involved in a serious crash Friday while enroute to a fire on Brooklake Road with his emergency equipment activated.

The Chief was heading to a structure fire at a business in the 3500 block of Brooklake Road NE, traveling westbound, when a vehicle he was passing turned left into his path.

A General Overhaul

The lack of an efficient fire-fighting service, as described this week by the State Comptroller, is only a symptom of the disease

(TEL AVIV) - When the Carmel Fire broke out, Haifa airport, where the fire-fighting planes were stationed, did not stock a single kilo of fire-retardant material.

The stock in the entire country was enough for the first 20 minutes only. Israel had to send SOS messages to all the countries throughout the world, including some smaller and poorer than us, to beg for the material.

The Burning Bush

The story here goes far deeper. The fire in northern Israel is far from being a coincidence. Israel’s rural landscape is saturated with pine trees. These trees are totally new to the region.

(LONDON) - Disaster in the North of Israel, at least 40 dead as fire rages across the Carmel Mountains. A mass evacuation has begun.

As I am writing these lines, Israeli Fire fighting crews are battling with the flames. They also express no hope of controlling the fire soon.

FBI Investigating Attack on Corvallis Mosque

(Portland, Oregon) - FBI Agents are investigating an apparent attack on the Salman AlFarisi Islamic Center in Corvallis. The fire appears to have started sometime after midnight. There was fire and smoke damage to the office of the Islamic Center. The center is located at 610 NW Kings Boulevard in Corvallis. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible.

Portland Fire and Rescue Responds to House Fire in SW Portland in Freezing Conditions

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland firefighters responded to reports of fire coming from the rear of a single-family residence located in the 5500 block SW Idaho St. at 6:37 am.

Firefighters arrived at the scene five minutes later at 6:43 am. Crews encountered heavy fire coming from the front and rear of the structure. Less than one minute after firefighters arrived and began pulling hose lines, a flashover occurred on the main floor of the structure.

Arson Hotline and Award Fund Established - Albany Area Arsons

Oregonians will not stand by and allow arsonists to get away with such devastating crimes against lives and property

(Albany, Oregon) - The Oregon Council Against Arson (OCAA) has partnered with Albany area law enforcement and the Albany Fire Department in response to the 7 arsons that have taken place in the Albany area since October 22, 2010.

Red Cross Volunteers Help 2 People in West Salem Affected by House Fire

(Salem, Oregon) - Volunteers with the American Red Cross responded to a house fire Monday evening, November 22nd, in the 1900 block of Crozer Street NW in Salem.

The fire was reported at approximately 5:30pm. All tenants were able to escape the fire and no injuries were reported.

Red Cross Volunteers Help 9 People in Stayton Affected by House Fire

(Stayton, Oregon) - Volunteers with the American Red Cross responded to a house fire Monday evening, November 22nd, in the 18000 block of Old Mehama Road in Stayton.

The fire was reported at approximately 5:30pm. All tenants were able to escape the fire that destroyed the 2-story residence. One resident was treated and released for smoke inhalation.

Woman Injured in Aloha Fire Succumbs to Injuries

(ALOHA, Ore.) - Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue is saddened to report that a woman rescued from a burning home in Aloha Saturday morning has passed away.

Brenda Ann Mocaer was 47 years old and lived in the home. "Our hearts and thoughts go out to Ms. Mocaer's family," says TVF&R Public Information Officer Brian Barker, "our firefighters got to the home within minutes, quickly searched for and located her and rushed her to an ambulance. Unfortunately, she had been exposed to a lot of smoke in a short period of time."