DALLAS, Ore. (KATU) — A man was found dead in a burning home in Dallas on Friday evening, fire officials said, adding that crews were able to rescue the man’s two dogs from the residence.
Dallas Fire & EMS crews were called out at about 6:20 p.m. Friday, September 18 on reports of a fire in the 400 block of Southeast LaCreole Drive.
They quickly learned that someone still might be inside the burning home, and started a rescue operation.
They found a man inside the home, however, he “succumbed to his injuries.”
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During the rescue, firefighters found and safely evacuated two dogs from the house.
Two other people who lived at the residence were contacted and confirmed to be safe.
Firefighters say they faced challenging conditions that made their search and fighting the fire difficult.
Dallas Fire & EMS had help from Dallas Police, the Polk Fire District, Southwest Polk Fire District, Falls City Fire, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal. The American Red Cross is stepping in to help the family with temporary shelter.