Salem, OR – A 71-year-old Salem woman died Tuesday afternoon after a house fire broke out in the 4700 block of Oak Park Drive NE, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The fire was reported shortly after 12:30 p.m. on October 29, 2025.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, firefighters arrived within minutes to find the home fully engulfed in flames. During their response, crews discovered the body of a woman inside the residence. She has been identified as Lesa Lemons, 71, of Salem.
The Sheriff’s Office expressed condolences to Lemons’ family and loved ones in a public statement. Deputies were assisted at the scene by Marion County Fire District No. 1 and the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Officials say the cause of the fire remains under investigation, though preliminary findings indicate it does not appear to be suspicious. Authorities continue to examine the scene for possible contributing factors.
No other injuries were reported, and nearby homes were not damaged.
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