Bend Firefighters responded to a fire to a townhome in Northwest Crossing Sunday. According to a media release: At 7:41 am on Sunday, May 10 2026, a garage fire was reported on NW Crossing Drive in Bend. First arriving units found a working fire in the attached garage that had extended into the residence. The home is one of five attached townhomes, while one other unit had minor damage from smoke and soot, four of the five townhomes are still habitable. The residence where the fire originated was heavily damaged and is not occupiable. The homeowner declined Red Cross assistance. Damage is estimated at $500,000 to the structure, $75,000 contents, and $8,000 to a vehicle parked in front of the garage.
The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.
While much of the attention right now is on wildfire risk, keep in mind that house fires can happen at any time. Ensure that your home has working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, develop and practice a home fire escape plan, and be mindful of common fire safety risks from heating, cooking, and electrical usage. For more home fire safety information, please visit https://bendoregon.gov/
