Firefighters Extinguish Fire at Baker City Hotel

Crews respond to blaze at historic Geiser Grand Hotel in downtown Baker City.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Baker City Fire Department responded to a commercial fire alarm at the Geiser Grand Hotel in downtown Baker City on Thursday night. Firefighters from Baker City, Baker Rural, and Keating Rural fire districts were able to extinguish the fire, and the scene was cleared.

Why it matters

The Geiser Grand Hotel is a historic landmark in downtown Baker City, and any fire at the property raises concerns about potential damage to the building and disruption to the local community.

The details

The fire department received the commercial fire alarm call at around 10:40 p.m. on February 12th. Crews from the Baker City, Baker Rural, and Keating Rural fire districts responded to the scene on Main Street and were able to extinguish the fire. The cause and extent of the damage are still under investigation.

  • The fire department received the call at approximately 10:40 p.m. on February 12th, 2026.

The players

Baker City Fire Department

The municipal fire department responsible for responding to emergencies within the city limits of Baker City, Oregon.

Baker Rural Fire District

A rural fire department that provides emergency services to areas surrounding Baker City, Oregon.

Keating Rural Fire District

A rural fire department that provides emergency services to areas surrounding Baker City, Oregon.

Geiser Grand Hotel

A historic hotel located in the downtown area of Baker City, Oregon.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of fire safety and emergency preparedness, especially for historic buildings that are central to a community's identity. The quick response and coordination between multiple fire departments likely prevented more extensive damage to the Geiser Grand Hotel.