he historic Multnomah Falls Lodge is still standing in the Columbia River Gorge after a close encounter with the Eagle Creek Fire. The iconic restaurant and gift shop is nearly a century old, and thanks to quick action from Lane County firefighters and other fire agencies, it can be enjoyed for generations to come. McKenzie Fire & Rescue Chief Darren Bucich and Eugene-Springfield Fire Battalion Chief Lance Lighty are a part of a team that works under the State Fire Marshal. They were called out to the Eagle Creek Fire on September 2nd. Two days later, they said they were in the right place at the right time.