Empire District House Fire, Jan. 27

CBFD release – January 26, 2020 – Coos Bay Firefighters were dispatched to 312 S. Wall St in the Empire District of Coos Bay early this morning for a reported house fire. The first fire engine arrived two minutes after the dispatch and found a vacant and boarded up house with fire on the south end of the structure. The fire was quickly knocked down and firefighters transitioned into the interior to assure no fire extension had occurred. The fire was contained to an exterior shed that was attached to the main house and minimal additional damage occurred to the main structure. Coos Bay Fire Department responded for a structure fire to this same residence three weeks earlier in which faulty electrical equipment was the cause of the fire which resulted in major fire and smoke damage as well as the death of the families dog and two birds. Neither fire resulted in injuries to occupants or firefighters. The cause of this second fire is still under investigation and is suspicious in nature. Coos Bay Fire Department would like to remind its citizens that they offer a free smoke alarm installation program. If you would like any additional information about this fire, the free smoke alarm program or Coos Bay Fire Department, contact the fire department at 541-269-1191.