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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Police chase stolen truck down I-5 from Myrtle Creek to Medford ... Fourth-graders will get to learn and play in the snow ... Since You Asked: Hunters getting into the swing of things with mandatory reporting ... Police chase stolen truck down I-5 from Myrtle Creek to Medford ... Fourth-graders will get to learn and play in the snow ... Since You Asked: Hunters getting into the swing of things with mandatory reporting ... EMERGENCY SERVICES House fire displaces west Medford family Comment By Damian Mann Mail Tribune Follow @@reporterdm MailTribune.com By Damian Mann Mail Tribune Follow @@reporterdm Posted Feb. 13, 2016 at 5:22 PM By Damian Mann Mail Tribune Follow @@reporterdm Posted Feb. 13, 2016 at 5:22 PM » Social News A fire in the 1000 block of Cherry Street in west Medford early Saturday morning destroyed a good portion of an older, single-family house. “The crews on the scene found a lot of fire coming out of the front window and front door,” said Ken Goodson, Medford Fire-Rescue battalion chief. The fire erupted about 5:30 a.m., and four engines responded to the scene, including an engine from Jacksonville. “Crews were able to attack the fire outside and knock it down,” Goodson said. “There was extensive damage to the house.” No injuries were reported. Dennis Kelly, a spokesman for the American Red Cross, said his organization has found a hotel for two adults and two children who were displaced by the fire. A case worker will be assigned on Monday to determine if more long-term assistance is needed for the family, he said. Goodson said the fire appeared to be accidental, but the cause was still under investigation. He didn't have an estimate of the damages and wasn't sure if the house could be rebuilt or would need to be torn down. Fire crews had to pull down lathe and plaster ceilings to make sure the fire didn’t spread into the attic, he said. Based on the fire department’s assessment, the house cannot be occupied, Goodson said. Once the fire crews leave, the house is turned back over to the owners, who may attempt to retrieve their belongings, Goodson said. The Medford Building Department will inspect the house at a later date to determine how safe it is, he said. Reach reporter Damian Mann at 541-776-4476 or [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @reporterdm. By Damian Mann Mail Tribune Follow @@reporterdm MailTribune.com By Damian Mann Mail Tribune Follow @@reporterdm Posted Feb. 13, 2016 at 5:22 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501