Early morning house fire displaces 6

House Fire

Stayton Fire District responded to an early morning house fire at 448 West Burnett  St. in Stayton on Sunday morning May 19^th. At 12:36 AM neighbors called 911 reporting a fire at the neighbor’s house. When Stayton Police Department arrived they found flames coming from the garage portion of the house. The 4 occupants, husband and wife, 6 week old baby girl and mother-in-law that were all home at the time of the fire all made it out. One male occupant received minor burns when he re-entered the house to find his mother in-law he thought was still inside and the families 2 dogs. The mother in law had escaped out the rear of the house, one of the 2 dogs was rescued, and one did not make it out.
 
When the volunteer firefighters arrived 10 minutes after the call was dispatched they found a heavily involved garage fire that was extending into the rest of the house.  The fire was brought under control in 45 minutes. Crews from Sublimity and Aumsville also responded.  The house and contents received significant damage.
 
The fire started in the garage near a refrigerator and was determined to be accidental. The fire caused approximately $200,000 dollars damage to contents and the house.
 
The house and contents were insured, Red Cross responded to assist the family. If you would like to make donations please contact Sam Duke with Grace Bible Fellowship at 541-971-2286. At this time there is an account being established for money donations.
 
Reminder to have a home safety exit plan and practice it regularly, and once you are out of the house stay out.