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Emergency Response Underway After Explosion and Fire at Eugene Duplex

EUGENE, Ore. — Emergency services rushed to a local neighborhood in Eugene following a reported explosion and ensuing fire at a duplex on Hawthorne Avenue and Archie Street late Monday afternoon. The explosion, which lead to a significant gas fire, was first reported to authorities who quickly secured the scene. Plumes of smoke were visible, filling the sky as firefighters battled the flames. Residents of the area witnessed the explosion. “It was sudden and loud. …

eugene police department issues fentanyl warning as overdose deaths spike

EUGENE, Ore. – The Eugene Police Department (EPD) has responded to a troubling increase in overdose-related deaths since Wednesday, August 2, 2023. At least 8 such deaths have been reported, prompting concern and caution from local authorities. While the Lane County Medical Examiner is working to determine the exact cause of death in each case, early investigations indicate a likely connection to illicit drug use, particularly fentanyl. This sudden surge in overdose fatalities has raised …

Multiple Overdose-Related Deaths in Eugene, Oregon Linked to Fentanyl Use

EUGENE, Ore. – Recent reports from the Eugene Police Department (EPD) indicate a concerning surge in overdose-related deaths since Wednesday, August 2, 2023. At least 8 individuals have been found deceased, with initial investigations pointing to a possible connection to illicit drug use, particularly involving fentanyl. The significant increase in deaths over such a short period has raised red flags for law enforcement, prompting EPD to issue a public warning about the potential increase in …