At 12:48 a.m. on May 28, crews from Klamath County Fire District 1 responded to a reported structure fire near Highway 39 and Roberta Drive in Klamath Falls.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a vacant and dilapidated structure with heavy fire involvement throughout the first floor, second floor, and attic space. Fire operations were complicated by live power lines and a limited water supply in the area.
Firefighters worked quickly to search the remaining structure for potential victims while simultaneously conducting fire attack operations. Due to fire conditions and structural instability, crews ultimately transitioned to a defensive strategy.
Klamath County Fire District 1 responded with four engines, one ambulance, one water tender, and two command units. Assistance was provided by Kingsley Fire Department, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, and Oregon Department of Transportation.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
