IVFD, ODF Crews Dispatched to Structure Fire Caused by Gas Leak
A gas leak was reported Wednesday at 6:42 p.m., leading to a response from emergency crews.
The Illinois Valley Fire District and ODF Southwest Oregon District responded to an external gas leak in the 5700 block of Westside Road in Cave Junction.
A propane tank connected to a gas grill experienced a malfunction, resulting in a fire that caused damage to the exterior of both a residence and a trailer. The owner successfully extinguished the fire using a garden hose. Upon arrival, the unit observed the tank continuing to off-gas and subsequently relocated it to a more secure area.
A garden hose was utilized to facilitate cooling. Both the house and trailer were inspected for any fire extensions, with none being found. No injuries were reported. The tank subsequently emptied, and the immediate threat was mitigated.
Posted on 8/20/26 6:59AM by Alex Bauer
