February 7, 2025 3:50 a.m.

A Roseburg family was displaced following a stove fire on Thursday afternoon.

Fire Chief Tyler Christopherson of the Roseburg Fire Department said at approximately 3:10 p.m. fire crews responded to a residential structure fire with reported smoke inside the home in the 800 block of West Princeton Avenue.

Christopherson said firefighters arrived on scene to find a multi-family apartment complex with nothing showing. Upon investigation, firefighters found smoke inside an apartment with evidence of a stove fire that had been extinguished.

Christopherson said fire crews found heavy heat and smoke inside the apartment and quickly checked for any possible extension from the fire. The fire was discovered when residents arrived home from work and found the home full of smoke with a smoldering stove fire. No one was home at the time of the fire.

The residence sustained structural, smoke and water damage. A family of five, including two adults and three children, were displaced due to the fire. A family dog and cat did not survive the fire. The American Red Cross is assisting the family.

Christopherson said a fire investigator responded to the scene of the fire. The cause is currently under investigation.  Seven firefighters assisted with firefighting operations.

Christopherson said RFD would like to remind people about the importance of working smoke alarms and ensuring they have the appropriate number of smoke alarms installed in their home. Smoke alarms should be on every level of a residence, outside each sleeping area and in every bedroom.