Late evening explosion, fire destroys Crooked River Ranch home; $530,000 damage, no injuries reported

Cause undetermined; attached garage/workshop, vehicle saved

CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — The owners of a Crooked River Ranch home woke up late Saturday night to the sound of an explosion and found a wall of flames in another room after a fire tore through their home, causing $530,000 in damage and losses, officials said.

Crooked River Ranch firefighters were called to the scene of the fire reported shortly before midnight in the 16000 block of Southwest Sage Hen Road. Fire and EMS crews from Redmond, Cloverdale and Jefferson counties were also called, said Grant Caudel, CRR paramedic and public information officer.

The fire was initially reported by a neighbor who heard the explosion and called 911, Caudel said.

Firefighters arrived to find the house on fire, with flames coming from the back and front door, but all residents were evacuated.

Crews were able to contain the fire to the main part of the house, Caudel said, saving the family's attached garage and store, including a family vehicle.

There are no fire hydrants in the area, so firefighters relied on water dispensers to deliver water to firefighting efforts.

No injuries were reported, Caudel said, and after investigation the cause of the fire was undetermined.

The American Red Cross was contacted to provide disaster assistance to the family due to fire and smoke damage throughout the home. The Jefferson and Deschutes County Sheriff's Offices also provided assistance.

“Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue would like to remind everyone to ensure their important personal belongings are stored in an easily accessible area, in case of an emergency,” Caudel said.