In the late morning hours of August 31st, 2024, an unidentified male used ordinary combustibles attempting to set fire to Fire Station 19 located at 7301 E Burnside that serves the Montavilla, Mt. Tabor, North Tabor, and South Tabor Neighborhoods.
The firefighters coincidentally were being dispatched on an emergency call when the arsonist struck, and the individual was seen rustling around between some shrubs and the fire station as the crews were leaving to station to respond to their dispatched emergency call. Upon returning to the station, they smelled smoke and with further investigation, discovered the burning fire outside the dormitory windows of the station.
The fire was set between some shrubs and the building’s exterior wall, causing soot staining on the bricks. The suspect’s identity is unknown at this time.
If anyone has any information related to this incident, please contact Lt. Jason Andersen @ 503-823-3787 or email at Jason.andersen@police.portlandoregon.gov
