Sweet Home Police Respond to Suspicious Fire

SWEET HOME, Ore. May 12, 2021 — On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at approximately 8:03 p.m., the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District and the Sweet Home Police Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1150 Elm Street, Sweet Home, Linn County, Oregon. When fire personnel arrived, they located the fellowship hall of Elm Street Baptist involved with fire. 

Sweet Home Fire District Chief Dave Barringer said, "Due to the early 9-1-1 call and the quick response of the crew, the fire was contained to the one building." 

Members of the State Fire Marshal’s Office and Oregon State Police Arson Investigation Unit responded to assist with the fire investigation.

The fire is suspicious and believed to be criminal in nature.

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For Additional Information Contact:
Sweet Home Police Department
541-367-5181
shpd@sweethomeor.gov