Fire destroys home in Plainview

Fire destroyed a home in Plainview last week. The occupants of the home escaped without injury.

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and the Cloverdale Fire Department responded to 17835 Plainview Rd. between Bend and Sisters for a report of a structure fire on Tuesday, March 6, at approximately 9:49 p.m.

When a deputy and fire personnel arrived on scene, they found that the home was fully engulfed in flames. According to police and fire reports, it appears the fire started from a woodstove near the center of the house and quickly spread to the entire structure.

There were no injuries reported. The two occupants of the home had been sleeping when they awoke to smoke and flames in the roof. The occupants escaped the residence along with a dog and multiple cats.

The home and its contents were a total loss. There is no estimated value for the property and contents at this time.

The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office reminds homeowners with wood stoves to properly clean and maintain stoves and have them inspected by qualified personnel.