Incident
On Sunday, August 9, a fire broke out in a fifth-wheel trailer in Eagle Point, Jackson County, Oregon. The report came in at 12:47 at the 600 block of Leafwood Drive. The trailer was engulfed before firefighters arrived.
Victims and escape
A woman and her three children under the age of 10 died. One family member was able to escape and suffered minor injuries. The fire spread to nearby structures and forest but was quickly extinguished.
Investigation
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, an initial investigation indicates a tragic, non-criminal accident. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and forensic examinations have been ordered.