Four units of the City of Burns and Hines Fire Departments responded to a report of a possible structure fire with propane tanks involved at 888 W. Madison in Burns at 12:18 p.m. Sunday, May 18.

Upon arrival of the first fire department unit firefighters found a fully involved fire in a camper trailer with propane tanks venting and the fire extending to a garage and extreme heat conditions threatening a residence.

Firefighters were able to quickly control fire and extinguish the fire approximately 20 minutes after arrival. Quick action by fire department personnel prevented the fire from extending to the residence and the possibility of an explosion of the propane tanks. There was some structural damage to the garage as a result of the fire. Despite the damage to the garage, firefighters were able to retrieve an ATV and a 1948 antique vehicle, which received minor heat and smoke damage.

Eighteen personnel from the City of Burns and Hines fire departments, Harney District EMS, Burns/Hines police departments and tribal police responded to the incident. An Oregon Trail Electric Company representative was requested and responded to the scene to secure the electricity.

The cause of the fire has been determined to be the result of a malfunction in the refrigerator unit, which led to ignition of combustible materials in the trailer. The preliminary damage loss estimated for the fire is $10,000 for the structures and $3,000 for the contents. There were no reported  injuries as a result of the fire.