Red Cross Responds to Home Fire Affecting Seven in Salem

American Red Cross - Cascades Region - 06/03/18 

Disaster responders with the local American Red Cross responded to a multi-family home fire disaster on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the 800 block of Dove Avenue NE in Salem, Oregon.

This multi-family fire affected six adults and one child.

The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits with toiletry items, health services, and information about recovery services. Additional information about this incident, if available, may be obtained from the local first responding agency/fire department.

The Red Cross in Oregon and Southwest Washington (the Cascades Region) helps an average of three families affected by disasters, like home fires, every day. The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online form at www.redcross.org/GetAnAlarm to schedule an appointment.