Backyard fire damages structures on Eugene's Susan Court, no injuries
Multiple backyard structures burned on Susan Court Friday morning, but Eugene firefighters kept the flames from nearby homes and no injuries were reported.
Eugene Springfield Fire crews were called to Susan Court in Eugene shortly before 6:30 a.m. Friday and stopped a backyard fire from reaching nearby homes, with no injuries reported after multiple structures were damaged. The fire stayed in the yard, but it still hit several outbuildings.
Backyard fires often move through fences, sheds, stacked materials and other outbuildings before crews can get ahead of them, especially during hot, dry, smoky weather. In this case, the cause was not identified, but common ignition sources include electrical problems, discarded smoking materials, grilling equipment, power tools and other heat sources.
The outdoor yard debris burn season closed May 30, and western Lane County fire season began June 8. Inside Eugene city limits and the Eugene urban growth boundary, outdoor burning is regulated daily, and Eugene city code prohibits recreational fires unless they are actively used only to prepare food. Backyard fire pits, burn barrels and other open flames can cross from routine use into a code violation quickly if they are used for anything other than cooking.
Homeowners and renters can cut the odds of a weekend fire by clearing dry debris away from sheds, fences and utility equipment, checking outdoor cords and outlets, and keeping grills and other heat sources away from stacked wood, tools and yard waste.
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