At 1:26 a.m. on July 2, 2022, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported commercial structure fire at 2435 NW Stewart Parkway. Dispatched received several reports of smoke showing from the roof of the commercial structure that houses Del Taco on Stewart Parkway.
Firefighters arrived on scene to find a significant amount of grey smoke coming from the soffits of the roof. Firefighters worked throughout the night utilizing numerous engines and two ladder trucks to bring the fire under control. Firefighters worked tirelessly to complete extensive overhaul into the early morning hours. During the fire, a large section of Stewart Parkway was closed for safety reasons.
A fire investigator is on scene and the cause of the fire is under investigation at this time. The commercial structure suffered substantial damage and is estimated to be a total loss. No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported.
Numerous firefighters from both the Roseburg Fire Department and Douglas County Fire District #2 assisted with the firefighting operations. Other agencies assisting with the fire included Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Roseburg Police Department, Pacific Power, and Avista Utilities.
Courtesy of Roseburg FD
