Hauser, OR – A massive early-morning fire completely destroyed the Hauser Fire Station in Coos County on Tuesday, leaving the community without its local base of emergency operations.
According to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, the blaze broke out around 1 a.m., engulfing the building and destroying all apparatus, including fire trucks and sand ambulances. Firefighters from North Bend, North Bay, Coos Bay, and Charleston departments responded but found the structure already fully involved in flames.
No one was inside the station when the fire started, and the cause remains under investigation. Authorities said the building sustained total loss and that EMS services on the Oregon Dunes will be limited in the coming weeks as agencies coordinate coverage.
Nearby North Bay Elementary School was closed Tuesday due to smoke and fumes from the fire, though other district schools remained open. Officials emphasized the closure was made out of caution to protect students and staff.
The sheriff’s office urged riders and residents visiting the dunes to prioritize safety, ride responsibly, and call 911 with precise location details in case of emergency.
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