Fully Involved Commercial Fire in Redway Prompts Early Morning Response

A commercial structure at the Redway Inn in Redway was fully involved when firefighters arrived just before 4:30 a.m., prompting an early-morning emergency response and temporary closure of Redwood Drive. The blaze, reported in the 3220 block of Redwood Drive and described as across from Melody trailer park, sent crews into a sustained operation that continued for hours.

Redway Fire Department posted an alert saying, "Fully involved structure fire in Redway on Redwood drive across from Melody trailer park. Please stay off Redwood drive right now as our firefighters are working to get control of the fire." Interim Redway Fire Chief Alfred Williams told reporters that "he received notification of the commercial structure fire at 4:23 a.m." and that when crews arrived "flames were visible of the north section of rooms by the old True Value."

Photographs published by local media show multiple fire engines and crews working in darkness, supplies staged for firefighters, and personnel in soot-lined gear. Captions credited to photographer Kim Sallaway include "A firetruck at the incident," "Firefighters in front of the structure after the flames have subsided," and "Smiling through soot." Former Redway Fire Chief Brian Anderson was also photographed at the scene.

Roadway access on Redwood Drive was restricted while crews worked, affecting local traffic and residents in adjacent properties. One community member reported hearing what they described as "Gun shots explosions" around the time the fire was reported; that account remains unverified by emergency officials.

As of 8:00 a.m., firefighters were still working at the scene, and updates continued into mid-morning with additional photographs released at 9:45 a.m. and 10:09 a.m. No official information had been released by that time regarding injuries, the cause of the fire, or the extent of property damage. Emergency dispatch logs, mutual-aid details, and confirmation of containment times have not yet been published.

For Redway residents and businesses, the incident underscores the potential for early-morning emergencies to interrupt travel and services on the community's main road. Those living near Redwood Drive, Melody trailer park, and the Redway Inn should expect follow-up information from the Redway Fire Department and local channels as officials complete their incident review. Reporters and residents seeking more details can await official statements on injuries, damage estimates, and investigative findings; meanwhile, avoid the immediate scene and give crews room to work while authorities complete their response.