Jefferson County police investigating after structure fire in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A structure fire this morning in Madras was extinguished by Jefferson County fire, before it could spread to a home on the property on Meadowlark Lane. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Below is the press release from Jefferson County Fire:
What: Jefferson County Fire and EMS personnel along with Jefferson County Sheriffs Office responded to a report of working structure fire at a residence in Madras.
Where: Meadowlark Ln, Madras- Oregon
When: 07:10- January 1st, 2025
Resources on scene: 1 Engine, 1 Interface Engine, 3 Chief Officers, 2 Ambulances, 1 Water Tender
Who: Jefferson County Fire and EMS was dispatched to a report of building on fire in the Meadowlark Lane area. Jefferson County Sheriffs Deputies arrived on scene to a fully engulfed shop fire that was not threatening the primary residence on the property. Initial crews arrived on scene and conducted defensive fire operations. An all-personnel call back was initiated and mutual aid was requested from Warm Springs Fire Safety to provide ambulance coverage to the district. The fire was extinguished by 09:30. No one was injured or hurt during the incident. Jefferson County Fire and EMS would like to thank Jefferson County Sheriffs Office, Warm Springs Fire and Safety, Office of the Oregon State Fire Marshals, Central Electric Cooperative, and Deschutes Valley Water for their assistance during and after the fire.
Investigation: The incident is currently under investigation.
