Portland Fire & Rescue was dispatched to reports of a residential fire just before 02:00 AM in the Albina neighborhood. The first arriving crews reported heavy fire coming from the backside of the structure and due to the proximity of structures near the fire unit, a second alarm was called to bring additional units in to assist with preventing fire spreading to the exposure units.
The fire was brought under control approximately 20 mins after the arrival of the initial companies with crews now working to remove smoke and water from the structure. The Red Cross has been called out to assist 8 adult residents who have been displaced. No injuries were reported with this incident. Investigators are on scene working to determine the cause.
Portland Fire & Rescue reminds citizens in times of extreme cold to use safe methods of heating your home. Keep flammable items away from any portable heaters and reduce the use extension cords to power up these portable heating sources for increased home fire safety. (This fire is still under investigation, but this safety message is important to share with the public during unusual periods of colder temperatures.)
