SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A house fire accompanied by reported explosions drew emergency crews to the 1300 block of F Street late Thursday night, authorities said.
Multiple 9-1-1 callers reported the blaze at approximately 9 p.m. Engine 4, dispatched from its station at 5th and Q streets, arrived within five minutes and encountered heavy fire conditions, with flames visible from the front porch and several windows.
Firefighters initially attacked the blaze from outside the home, as hoarding conditions in the yard and interior prevented immediate entry. Crews were able to stop the fire’s spread through sustained exterior water application…