09/28/2026
Early this morning at 5:16 AM, Oakridge Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a House Fire at 47699 Fairy Glen.
While enroute, Oakridge Fire Command requested one mutual aid assistance from Dexter Fire.
Oakridge Engine 1511 arrived at 5:26 AM at 47699 Fairy Glen, the address originally provided by dispatch and the structure most heavily involved in fire. Emergency responders were advised that someone may still be inside the home. Oakridge firefighters immediately made entry and conducted a search of the residence. No occupants were found inside.
Shortly after beginning the initial fire attack, crews discovered that two additional homes were also burning in the neighboring Monte Vista Mobile Home Park.
With three structures involved and limited personnel on scene, Oakridge Fire Command upgraded to activate Base 1 response to coordinate a broader countywide mutual-aid effort. This response brought additional fire resources from partner agencies to support simultaneous fire attack, suppression, and containment operations.
Eugene-Springfield Fire was the second engine to arrive at approximately 6:14 AM to provided fire attack operations on the two mobile homes burning within Monte Vista Mobile Home Park and prevent further spread of the fire. Additional mutual-aid agencies responded to support the overall incident and strengthen the coordinated response.
We are grateful for the response and assistance provided by our county mutual-aid partners:
• Coburg Fire District
• Dexter Rural Fire Protection District
• Eugene Springfield Fire
• Lowell Rural Fire Protection District
• McKenzie Fire and Rescue
• Mohawk Valley Rural Fire District
• Pleasant Hill Goshen Fire & Rescue
• Upper Mckenzie Rural Fire Protection District
**Listed alphabetically
Oakridge Police and Public Works also responded to aid in emergency efforts.
Through coordinated operations, established countywide mutual-aid agreements, and the strong working relationships among neighboring fire agencies, crews contained the incident to the three homes involved and prevented the fire from spreading to additional homes.
Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office responded with Oregon State Police’s accelerant-detection canine. All investigation into the cause of the fires is being conducted with the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Oakridge Police have made an arrest in connection with the three house fires that occurred yesterday morning. The individual arrested is suspected of being responsible for setting the fires.The investigation is still active and ongoing, with Oakridge Police working in partnership with Oregon State Police and the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office.
An official Law Enforcement press release will be issued once the agencies involved have had the opportunity to conduct a thorough investigation and confirm additional details.
Three families have been displaced by these fires. If you would like to know how to donate, please contact: Tink Norine Marquardt (208) 731-5654
