Almost ninety percent of voters agreed with the renewal which will support the building of the new fire station and provide funds for personnel training and equipment for firefighters.

Fire Chief James McDonald said, the current firehouse was built in the 1960's and does not support the fire department's needs.

The new station seen in the rendering attached to this story would be bigger, measuring 9,523 square feet.  

As of 12:01 p.m., East Park Street was closed between Parkdale Drive and Golden Park. East Park at the Baker Park entrance was also closed, along with the Grants Pass Parkway southbound at M Street.  

The Oregon State Police bomb squad was deployed to the area.