09/22/2026
At approximately 2:12 p.m. on September 18, 2026, Lebanon Fire District crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire on East Pine Street in Lebanon. A neighbor reported seeing light smoke coming from the roof of a single-family residence.
Firefighters arrived at approximately 2:16 p.m. and immediately deployed hoselines to the front door. Approximately 400 feet of supply hose was laid from the nearest hydrant to the residence to establish a water supply for firefighting operations.
Initial reports indicated that two people may have been inside the home. Crews forced entry and began searching the residence for the fire and any potential occupants. A resident arrived shortly after and confirmed that everyone had safely evacuated the home.
Conditions inside the residence were challenging, with dense smoke down to the floor and a high fire load throughout the structure. These conditions required firefighters to exit through the front of the residence and re-enter from the back as they worked to locate the fire.
An engine company placed ladders on the building and opened the roof to ventilate the structure. This allowed heat and smoke to escape and significantly improved conditions for firefighters operating inside.
The fire was located in the kitchen area and was knocked down approximately 25 minutes after the initial call.
Although the fire was quickly brought under control, incidents like this require significant manpower and time to overhaul the structure and confirm the fire has been completely extinguished.
Approximately two hours after arriving, firefighters turned the scene over to the Lebanon Fire District Fire Investigation Team. Investigators remained on scene for approximately four hours conducting their investigation.
The cause and origin of the fire have not been released and are not available at the time of this report.
Lebanon Fire District would like to thank the Albany Fire Department for assisting with fire suppression operations and providing coverage to the Lebanon Fire District while our crews and resources were committed to the incident. LFD would also like to thank the Lebanon Police Department, Lebanon Oregon for providing traffic control.
