SCIO, Ore. – An unoccupied house and garage were destroyed in a fire on Saturday morning in Scio, according to Scio Fire District officials.
Authorities said that multiple agencies responded a structure fire shortly before 9 a.m. on October 12 in the area of East Lacomb Road and Meridian Road. A large column of smoke was visible from an estimated distance of 10 miles away and the 911 caller reported that a house was fully involved in fire, according to fire officials. The fire district said responding firefighters from Lebanon Fire District who were unable to cross a bridge over Crabtree Creek began hauling hose by hand toward the structure. A smaller and lighter Scio Fire District brush rig was able to maneuver the bridge to directly access the house, authorities said. Fire officials said the fire involved a home and detached garage with several trees around the home also …