Medford, OR – A fire at an apartment building in Medford displaced five people and three pets on October 24, according to the Medford Fire Department.
Fire crews responded to a working apartment fire in the 2300 block of Finley Lane, near Ross Lane and Spring Valley Drive.
The fire was extinguished by 3 p.m., but crews remained at the scene to address hot spots and conduct salvage operations.
The department said no injuries were reported. A rapid response and aggressive firefighting efforts kept the fire contained to one apartment unit, although water damage affected the unit directly below.
Five residents and three pets were displaced by the fire. The American Red Cross was being contacted to provide assistance.
Jackson County Fire District 3 assisted firefighters at the scene. Fire investigators are working to determine the fire’s origin and cause.