Banks Fire District

Banks Fire Crews are on scene with a Residential Working House Fire at the intersection of Hwy 47 and Hwy 26 (Turn off to Banks). Traffic in the area on Hwy 26 WILL be affected. Please avoid the area if at all possible. Updates will be on Facebook @ Banks Fire District 13.

Closed. Banks Fire Crews are the scene of a multi vehicle accident on Hwy 26 near the tunnel (MP 41). The highway is blocked and life flight has been activated. Hwy 26 will be detoured on Hwy 47/Timber Road (towards Vernonia).

Crews are responding to a two-vehicle MVA about a mile west of the tunnel on HWY 26. Expect days while crews work the scene!

Closed. Fatal Accident Closes HWY 47 North of HWY 26 In Buxton

Banks Fire District 13 is involved in a residential fire with multiple mobile homes involved on Hwy 47 at Hoffman Road (Tophill) just north of Stub Stewart State Park. Hwy 47 will be closed to protect firefighter safety. ODOT will be responsible for any detours.

Overturned log truck on HWY 6, MP33. Both lanes blocked at this time. We are assisting Forest Grove Fire & Rescue..

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HWY 26 is blocked in the Buxton area. Banks Fire Crews are on scene with wires and trees blocking the highway. Traffic may be limited or completely blocked in both directions to ensure firefighter and bystander safety. The scene will be handed over to ODOT for control.

Congratulations to Lucy Plews and Scott Adam's for receiving the Provider of the Year awards, and Captain Mark Hornshuh who received the EMS Cross award, at the annual EMS Conference last night in Salem! Thank you for providing such quality service to our community!

A reminder for all. Saturday September 21st we will be having a CPR class here at the main station. Class will be from 8:30am to 1:00pm. There is no cost for the class, all you need to do is call the main station during business hours (M-F 8am-5pm) to reserve your spot.

HWY26 now open after crash at Dennis L. Edward tunnel. Please drive safely!

Crews on scene of an MVA at Dennis L. Edwards tunnel on HWY 26. Road closed in both directions for a period of time. Detours at Junctions HWY 47 & HWY 26, and Timver RD and HWY26.

Crews on scene of an MVA at Dennis L. Edwards tunnel on HWY 26. Road closed in both directions for a period of time.

Crews are responding to an MVA/vehicle fire that has spread to a qtr-acre brush fire on Hwy 47 at MP73. Hwy 47 is currently closed at Stub Stewart State Park while crews work the scene.

Nat'l Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for our area, Tues 11am thru Wed 8pm. Afternoon highs 93 to 99 degrees, peaks 3-7pm. Stay hydrated and cool, limit exertion with any outdoor activities.

Results will be in Sept 25. Thank you to all who voted for us in our efforts to place 20 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) throughout our District through the State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant program. From all of us at Banks Fire, and Banks community, we thank you!

Voting is now closed. Thank you to all of you who voted for this cause. We at Banks Fire, and all of Banks community, thank you! We'll announce something when we know. :)