Morning fire destroys garage at Tollgate home

A structural fire in Tollgate on Monday morning, December 5, caused a total loss to a garage and minor damage to the attic of the house, according to Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Marshal Dave Wheeler.

Fire personnel responded to the fire just after 8 a.m. at the home of Gene and Amber Carlson at 69175 Lariat on the west side of Tollgate. Exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.

“9-1-1 received a call from Mrs. Carlson reporting the fire about five minutes before the Carlson’s private alarm system at the residence reported the fire,” Wheeler said.

“The garage was a total loss. There was only minor damage to the interior of the house where crews had to open up the attic to get to the fire,” Wheeler added. “Some cleanup will be necessary.”

No total estimate of damage was available.

Some 32 personnel responded to the fire, including six from Black Butte Ranch Fire Department. Five engines were on the fire. The fire was under control by 9:10 a.m. No one was hurt.

“We are having more structural fires this year than in past years,” Wheeler said.

Last week, a house on the east side of Sisters was destroyed by fire (see story, page 1).