Fire Reports

Gone too young. The words were echoed by a community in mourning on Sunday, March 4, when more than a thousand men, women and children came to honor fallen Cottonwood firefighter Mark Ratledge, 35, who was to celebrate his birthday ...

Three people were struck by a passing motorist on 1-5 this morning

A fully loaded tractor-trailer transporting hay caught on fire near the Riverside off ramp on southbound Interstate 5. Flames quickly reached 20 feet or more, according to bystanders.

Quick response saves structure

A home on Gaines Lane in Anderson might have burnt to the ground if not for barking dogs.

Police chase ends in wreck

Car jacking led to the arrest of a Cottonwood man

Blaze leaves Anderson resident homeless

A $150 "fire prevention benefit fee" is drawing fire from local politicians

Cottonwood has a new fire chief, but he’s not new to the department. On Oct. 10, 2011, the Cottonwood Fire Protection District Board of Directors promoted Calvin Ciapponi, 48, from battalion chief to fire chief. He takes the place of ...

An ounce of prevention can mean the difference between life and death

Flames quickly consumed a 2400 square foot barn in Happy Valley early Wednesday afternoon. The fire broke out behind a residence on Scout Road in Happy Valley. It was first reported around 1 p.m. and spread quickly to nearby foliage.

A fire broke out at a home on Ferry Street Wednesday afternoon.

City planners hope a new fire station will help response time

A fire broke out on Deschutes Road at 3:15 p.m.