Fire destroys abandoned residence in Crescent City

The Crescent City Fire Department responded to a fully-engulfed residence on the 300 block of McNamara Avenue, near Butte Street on Tuesday morning,

The small house had been abandoned for several years. It was littered with an accumulation of trash and debris left by transients who frequently occupied the structure. The residence was a complete loss, but no injuries were reported.

Next door neighbor Brandi Maynard said that when she moved here, “the first thing I did was put up a fence. I’m glad they got the fire contained.”

Property records indicate that the vacant building has a current assessed value of $15,946, plus $9,370, for the 7,056 square-foot. lot upon which it sits, for a total assessed value of $25,325. 

According to property records, the property taxpayer has an address in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Fire department officials reported that they have responded to previous fires at the same address.