UPDATE: PARRETT MOUNTAIN ROAD FIRE - INVESTIGATION COMPLETE
News Release from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Posted on FlashAlert: December 5th, 2013 3:11 PM
**UPDATE: Investigation Complete
Fire investigators concluded their work on the barn fire on SW Parrett Mountain Road. Due to the extensive damage to the structure and contents, it was impossible to determine the exact cause of the fire. Existing material evidence and burn patterns suggest that the most probable cause was a dislodged heat lamp that was being used to keep chickens warm. Damage is estimated to be $52,500, which includes the barn and its contents.
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Alert delivery driver calls in barn fire
A day of seemingly routine deliveries took an unexpected turn for one delivery driver who arrived at 18750 SW Parrett Mountain Road in Sherwood. At approximately 12:26pm today, the driver called into 9-1-1 reporting a barn on fire. He reported to the dispatcher that he didn't think anyone was home at the time.
Crews were dispatched and immediately responded to the scene. En route, the crew described seeing a smoke header indicating the possibility of a working fire. The fire was upgraded to a first alarm response that brought additional resources to the fire including water tenders to shuttle water for firefighting operations as nearby hydrants were unavailable.
Upon arrival, Engine 33 from Sherwood Station initiated an aggressive attack to fight the fire at the barn and control the fire from spreading to a nearby garage. Those successful efforts minimized the spread and damage to the garage and adjacent home. Crews were able to knock down the fire and remained on scene to check for hot spots and ensure the fire was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
In total, approximately 25 firefighters responded to the incident including firefighters from Newberg Fire and TVF&R volunteers.
The barn was approximately 40 feet by 100 feet in size and it was reported that among two vehicles stored inside were also some chickens. It is unclear how many chickens were inside the barn at the time of the fire.
A TVF&R investigator is working to determine the cause of the fire and damage estimates.
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Fire investigators concluded their work on the barn fire on SW Parrett Mountain Road. Due to the extensive damage to the structure and contents, it was impossible to determine the exact cause of the fire. Existing material evidence and burn patterns suggest that the most probable cause was a dislodged heat lamp that was being used to keep chickens warm. Damage is estimated to be $52,500, which includes the barn and its contents.
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Alert delivery driver calls in barn fire
A day of seemingly routine deliveries took an unexpected turn for one delivery driver who arrived at 18750 SW Parrett Mountain Road in Sherwood. At approximately 12:26pm today, the driver called into 9-1-1 reporting a barn on fire. He reported to the dispatcher that he didn't think anyone was home at the time.
Crews were dispatched and immediately responded to the scene. En route, the crew described seeing a smoke header indicating the possibility of a working fire. The fire was upgraded to a first alarm response that brought additional resources to the fire including water tenders to shuttle water for firefighting operations as nearby hydrants were unavailable.
Upon arrival, Engine 33 from Sherwood Station initiated an aggressive attack to fight the fire at the barn and control the fire from spreading to a nearby garage. Those successful efforts minimized the spread and damage to the garage and adjacent home. Crews were able to knock down the fire and remained on scene to check for hot spots and ensure the fire was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
In total, approximately 25 firefighters responded to the incident including firefighters from Newberg Fire and TVF&R volunteers.
The barn was approximately 40 feet by 100 feet in size and it was reported that among two vehicles stored inside were also some chickens. It is unclear how many chickens were inside the barn at the time of the fire.
A TVF&R investigator is working to determine the cause of the fire and damage estimates.
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