MEDFORD, Ore. (Nov. 3, 2026)— One person was rescued from a commercial structure fire Sunday night in Medford’s Northgate area and transported to a local hospital.
Medford firefighters responded to the reported fire Nov. 2 in the 1200 block of Court Street, near East McAndrews Road, and arrived to find a commercial structure heavily involved in flames, according to Medford Firefighters Local 824.
During an initial search of the building, firefighters located and rescued an individual. Mercy Flights transported the person to Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. No additional injuries were reported.
The fire was knocked down by approximately 9:40 p.m. Fire marshals remained at the scene to investigate the cause, with assistance from the Medford Police Department and Jackson County Fire District 3.
In a final update Tuesday, Nov. 3, officials confirmed the property involved in the fire is associated with Used Car Factory, an automotive sales business.
Based on preliminary investigation findings, the fire appears to have originated in a wood-framed commercial outbuilding before spreading to nearby vehicles.
The cause remains undetermined, and the investigation is ongoing.
Officials said they did not have additional information to release regarding the condition of the individual who was rescued and transported to the hospital.
