Eugene Springfield Fire

Officials said callers reported that a vehicle was floating away and that a woman was trapped inside.

Amidst a challenging budget year, Springfield City Council is considering whether to ask voters to approve a higher fire levy.

Eugene Springfield Fire asked drivers to avoid the area of 7th and Washington Thursday afternoon, after a semi-truck spilled a load of scrap metal.

The fire was reported just after 5 p.m. Sunday in the 3100 block of Coraly Ave.

Fire crews evacuated a building across the street from 5th Street Market in Eugene Thursday morning after discovery of a natural gas leak.

A petition to allow Eugene voters to decide whether they want to pay a fee to maintain fire, and other city services, has qualified to appear on the November ballot.

The Eugene City Council has approved a new fee in hopes of closing an $11.5 million shortfall.

This week, council members learned they’ll likely have to slash millions in library, admin, fire and police spending if they don’t pass a fire fee, or find other new revenue.

After hearing testimony on Monday from concerned community members, some city council members said they needed more time and information to decide.

The city of Eugene is considering a new fee to cover the cost of providing fire services.

Eugene Springfield Fire crews were able to get a brush fire under control Tuesday evening on North Game Farm Road near Interstate 5.

One of Eugene’s most popular parks will have two gates installed next month to allow officials to limit public access when necessary.