FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
June 16, 2025 
Contact: Chief Tim Jech 
Carlton Fire District 
Phone: 503-852-6233 
Email: tjech@carltonfiredistrict.org 
 
Multi-Agency Response Contained Major Fire Near Carlton 
Carlton, OR — On the evening of June 13, 2025, at 7:58 PM, Carlton Fire District was dispatched to
a wildland fire in the 7300 block of Old McMinnville Highway. Upon arrival, the initial crew discovered a
rapidly growing fire fueled by a large stack of wooden pallets and other combustible materials in close
proximity to multiple structures on the property. Given the severity and complexity of the incident, a
second and third alarm were quickly requested to bring in additional resources. 
The fire, intensified by dry conditions, large amounts of extremely dry pallets, a large amount of empty
plastic 55-gallon drums, overgrown blackberry bushes, and vehicles on the property, spread quickly.
Crews worked throughout the night to contain the blaze and continued efforts throughout the weekend
with hot spots. Despite their efforts, a primary residence on the 5-acer property and several large &
small outbuildings were a complete loss due to the extreme fire conditions.  
Crews were able to save several vehicles, surrounding fields, a nearby dairy farm building full of hay, and
high transmission PGE power lines.   
One of the biggest challenges crews faced was the rural location causing limited water availability, as
there were no hydrants nearby. To overcome this, 17 water tenders from agencies across Yamhill
County and surrounding counties shuttled water to the fire scene from the City of Carlton. In addition
to the 17 water tenders there were several structure engines, brush trucks, ambulance, and command
vehicles. 
Carlton Fire District wishes to extend its deepest gratitude to the many partner agencies who responded
and assisted with this significant incident: McMinnville Fire District, Lafayette Fire Department, Yamhill Fire Protection District, Dayton Fire District, Dundee Fire Department, Amity Fire District, Sheridan Fire District, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Department of Emergency Services, Gaston Fire District, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Forest Grove Fire Department, Cornelius Fire Department 
We would also like to thank the following partners for their support and assistance: Yamhill Communications Agency, Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, Yamhill County Public Works, Carlton Police Department, Carlton Public Works, American Red Cross, Portland General Electric, Oregon State Police, Meadow Ridge Farms Inc. 
 
Lastly, we offer our sincere appreciation to all community members, volunteers, and organizations that
stepped up to help during this challenging event. Your support and dedication reflect the strength and
resilience of our community. 
Red Cross is providing assistance the displaced homeowners. The cause of the fire is still under
investigation.  
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For more information, please contact Carlton Fire District at 503-852-6233.