Multiple fires displace residents, damage properties over Christmas
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Oregon City, local fire departments in multiple U.S. communities responded to separate residential and church fires on Christmas that displaced residents and destroyed property. In Oregon City crews extinguished a two-alarm blaze at Reformation Covenant Church after locating fire between old and new roofs; investigators continue probing the cause. In Modesto a detached structure fire displaced eight people, who received Red Cross assistance. In Catoosa County firefighters rescued pets from a basement fire. In Montcalm County, Michigan, a mobile home was destroyed; investigators suspect a kitchen gas leak. No fatalities were reported. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Dec. 25, ~7:32 a.m.: Modesto detached-structure fire displaces eight; Red Cross assists.
- 2. Dec. 25, ~1:30 p.m.: Catoosa County house fire; firefighters rescue pets and evacuate family without injuries.
- 3. Dec. 25, just after 2 p.m.: Clackamas Fire responds to Oregon City church fire located between old and new roofs.
- 4. Dec. 25, ~3:30 p.m.: Oregon City church fire reported under control after second-alarm response and mop-up.
- 5. Dec. 26, just after midnight: Montcalm County mobile home destroyed; investigators suspect kitchen gas leak; American Red Cross helps family.
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