Posted on FlashAlert: January 19th, 2024 8:57 AM
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but may have been related to a generator that was running inside the garage of the residence. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind residents to always run generators outside, and follow manufacturer’s recommendations when connecting electrical equipment. For more generator safety tips, visit ESFi.org/generator-safety.
George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.
