At around 4:30 am on June 20th, Newport Fire Department responded to a fire alarm sounding from residence located on SW 6th Street. While units were still responding another caller to 911 added that dark smoke was coming from the house. The first arriving fire engine reported smoke coming from the first and second floor. The only occupant of the home made it out safely. They reported the fire was coming from the basement area of the home, behind the garage. Newport Fire crews gained entry into the garage and advanced hose lines to the rear of the home.

They discovered a dehumidifier unit that had burned itself up. The fire was quickly extinguished and crews proceeded to ventilate the smoke from the rest of the structure. Newport Fire Department responded with a fire engine, a rescue unit and a ladder truck and 15 firefighters. Newport Fire Department was assisted by Newport Police Department, Depoe Bay Fire District and Pacific West Ambulance. The fire was caused by a malfunction in a dehumidifier unit. Newport Fire Department reminds everyone to have a working smoke detector.