Early Morning Blaze Damages Multiple Structures

(photo courtesy Crescent City Fire & Rescue Department)

At approximately 3:17am early Saturday morning, Brookings and Harbor fire departments were dispatched to an active structure fire reported by law enforcement to be at least one structure fully involved on the 1300 block of Moore St. in Brookings.

(photo courtesy Crescent City Fire & Rescue)

The first arriving units came visual flames and multiple structures in various levels of fire damage. The first building was beyond saving and the detached 2 story garage was also completely compromised. A separate structure just to the north was also considerably damaged by the spreading fire, and residents were displaced.

(courtesy Harbor Fire & Rescue)

Multiple subjects were reported in the area and video surveillance is being recovered as Officers and Detectives from the Brookings Police Department with Oregon State Police Police Arson Investigators examine the scene for the cause of the blaze.

(photo courtesy Crescent City Fire & Rescue)

 Mutual Aid protocols brought units from Gold Beach, Cape Ferrelo, Smith River and Crescent City.

Anyone who may have information regarding this fire or video surveillance that could assist in this investigation is encouraged to call the Brookings Police Department at 541-469-3118