Explosives removed safely after house fire in Baker County, officials say

Explosives removed safely after house fire in Baker County, officials say

Members of the Oregon State Police Explosives Unit were called in after a fire in Baker County this week.

Baker County house damaged by fallen tree and fire

BAKER COUNTY – (Press Release from Baker County Sheriff’s Office) In the late evening hours of April 21st, first responders were dispatched to a residence on Eagle Creek Road in New Bridge for a report of a tree that fell on a house. The occupant noted that she could also smell smoke but did not see flames. While responders were enroute, the occupant was able to vacate the home with her pets. When responders arrived, flames were visible from the…