Marion County Fire District No. 1 responded to a 2-alarm Apartment fire around 9:40 Tuesday morning at the Amber Park Apartments located in the 200 block of Colt Lane NE. Initial reports stated heavy fire from the second story back exterior of a 2-story complex with the possibility of a child still inside and audible smoke detectors. The first responding engine arrived in under four minutes and immediately went into rescue mode allowing the engine company to enter the fire building without back-up. No occupants were found in any apartment and the fire was under control around 10:20. Unfortunately, a family cat was discovered deceased from the fire. No other injuries were reported.
Marion County Fire District No. 1 was assisted by Salem Fire Department, Keizer Fire District and Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The fire is currently under investigation by the District’s Fire Investigation team. Three families were displaced by the fire, and they are currently receiving assistance from Red Cross.
