Salem House Fire Causes $300K in Damage, Cause Under Investigation
I want you to picture this: early Thursday morning in southeast Salem, a fire breaks out in a three-story home. It wasn’t just a small blaze — it was serious enough that multiple people called 911, reporting flames visible from the house.
The Salem Fire Department didn’t waste any time. They responded quickly, but because the fire was spreading fast, they had to call a second alarm, which brought in 15 fire trucks and specialized units.
What made this fire tougher to handle was the rugged terrain behind the house. Firefighters had to battle not just flames but also difficult ground conditions. They used an aerial master stream — that’s basically a powerful water cannon — to get the fire under control…