A Tumalo Family is safe after escaping from their burning home late Monday night. According to Bend Fire & Rescue:
At 11:46pm, November 17th, Bend Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire at a single family home behind Three Sisters Adventist Christian School, off of Tumalo road.
The resident reported being woken up to what sounded like a “hail storm.” She didn’t notice any fire inside the home but when she went outside, she found flames coming from under the eaves and roof, near the stovepipe of the wood stove.
Due to the absence of smoke in the home at that time, smoke alarms did not go off. Because of their quick actions, all 5 residents, including three children and multiple pets, were able to exit the manufactured home safely.
The fire was ignited from the radiant heat of the wood stove pipe that was too close to the wooden facia board of the eaves. The wood stove pipe melted the vinyl rain gutter and ignited the eaves, which spread to the attic. The fire was contained and did not spread to the interior of the home, however, the water and roof damage makes the home uninhabitable. Building loss is estimated at $65,000 and content loss estimated at $25,000.
Bend Fire & Rescue reminds residents that having a home fire escape plan can be crucial in being able to escape quickly and safely from a house fire. Always have a plan for your family and pets. For help information in creating, practicing and implementing a home fire escape plan with your family, please call Bend Fire & Rescue.
