Outbuilding Fire at 1562 Yasek Loop
10:45pm – Report of an outbuilding filled with materials caught fire producing a lot of light and smoke. No word on how close the flames might can get to the family’s regular home. Toledo and Siletz firefighters are headed to the scene.
11:00pm – Now firefighters say it’s a full blown house fire. Firefighters are scene are calling for more assistance from one or two other fire departments in the region.
11:05pm – Firefighters on scene are requesting firefighters and equipment from Newport. They’re also calling for a Tender from the Toledo Fire Department.
11:23pm – The fire is a big one causing firefighters to summon addition firefighters and equipment from area fire departments. More firefighters on scene on Yasek Loop are coming from Seal Rock and Depoe Bay.
11:28pm Firefighters on scene have called for another water tender.
11:32pm – Additional water tender heading to the scene.
11:46pm – Good News. Firefighters on scene indicate that they’re getting a good handle on the fire. One in-bound water tender and crew were told they could turn around and head back to their base.