Union Pacific suffered a bridge fire in Springfield, Ore. yesterday morning.
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A Union Pacific wooden bridge in Springfield, Ore. caught fire early yesterday morning, resulting in some damage, but trains are still able to use the bridge, albeit at slower speeds.
While the cause of the fire is unknown, officials speculate that it could have been started by a campfire adjacent to the bridge, or by sparks from a train that recently traversed the line. No injuries were reported.
Mike Caven, the battalion chief for the Eugene Springfield Fire Department, said that it took longer to put out the fire than normal, because the grease and creosote on the bridge meant that this was not a wood-based fire, but petroleum-based. However, the fire was extinguished in about 20 minutes.
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Body pulled from Willamette River identified
The man has been identified.
Posted: Apr 7, 2021 4:23 PM
Updated: Apr 7, 2021 4:47 PM
Posted By: Connor McCarthy
EUGENE, Ore. Police have identified the man found dead in the Willammette River on April 2.
Eugene Winters, 59, was reportedly found dead at about 2 p.m. near Skinner Butte Park along the South Bank Bike Path. The Lane County Medical Examiner responded and took jurisdiction of the case.
The Eugene-Springfield Fire Department assisted police.
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