Forest Grove Resident Loses Life In Fire (Photo)
- 03/30/26
On Saturday March 28th at 12:20am, Forest Grove Firefighters were dispatched to a reported duplex fire in the 2300 block of 12th Avenue. Firefighters arrived five minutes after dispatch to find a single-story duplex with flames coming from the main window on the front of the building. Fire crews attacked the flames from the exterior through the window and then transitioned to entering the structure to complete extinguishment of the fire. In less than a minute of entering the building, firefighters found an unconscious resident and quickly removed them from the structure and continued their extinguishment of the fire and prevented it from spreading beyond the front room of the living unit. Simultaneously, additional fire crews started life saving measures on the resident, unfortunately they were pronounced deceased on scene. The resident was a 67 year old male, next of kin have been notified.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by our Fire Marshal's Office and Forest Grove Police Detective's, which is a standard practice with any fatality in a fire.
It was found the residence did not have working smoke alarms in it. It is important to have your home equipped with smoke alarms in each bedroom and outside each sleeping area. Also remember to test your smoke alarms every month to verify that they are still working.
Forest Grove Fire & Rescue was assisted on scene by Cornelius Fire Department, Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, Banks Fire District, AMR, Forest Grove Police Department and Washington County Medical Examiner.
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Forest Grove Resident Loses Life In Fire (Photo)
- 03/30/26
On Saturday March 28th at 12:20am, Forest Grove Firefighters were dispatched to a reported duplex fire in the 2300 block of 12th Avenue. Firefighters arrived five minutes after dispatch to find a single-story duplex with flames coming from the main window on the front of the building. Fire crews attacked the flames from the exterior through the window and then transitioned to entering the structure to complete extinguishment of the fire. In less than a minute of entering the building, firefighters found an unconscious resident and quickly removed them from the structure and continued their extinguishment of the fire and prevented it from spreading beyond the front room of the living unit. Simultaneously, additional fire crews started life saving measures on the resident, unfortunately they were pronounced deceased on scene. The resident was a 67 year old male, next of kin have been notified.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by our Fire Marshal's Office and Forest Grove Police Detective's, which is a standard practice with any fatality in a fire.
It was found the residence did not have working smoke alarms in it. It is important to have your home equipped with smoke alarms in each bedroom and outside each sleeping area. Also remember to test your smoke alarms every month to verify that they are still working.
Forest Grove Fire & Rescue was assisted on scene by Cornelius Fire Department, Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, Banks Fire District, AMR, Forest Grove Police Department and Washington County Medical Examiner.
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2 Alarm Fire Damages Auto Shop (Photo)
- 03/30/26
At 5am on Monday March 30th, Forest Grove Firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire at 2227 Cedar Street, the location is an auto body shop called CS Customs. Fire crews arrived on scene at 5:04 to find a commercial shop with flames and heavy smoke showing, at this time the incident was upgraded to a 2nd Alarm to bring in additional resources. Crews began fighting the flames as well as making access through roll up doors. Ten minutes after arriving a portion of the roof collapsed, due to the instability of the structure, firefighters fought the flames from the exterior. It took firefighters an hour and a half to deem the incident under control. At the time of release, a single fire crew is still on scene trying to extinguish hard to access hot spots.
At the time of the fire, one employee was in the structure and was able to evacuate with no injuries. The business sustained heavy smoke and fire damage, including several vehicles in various different stages of repair. An adjoining wood working business also sustained smoke and water damage. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Forest Grove Fire & Rescue was assisted by Cornelius Fire Department, Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, Gaston Fire District, Banks Fire District, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, AMR, Forest Grove Police Department and Forest Grove Light & Power.
Scene Information:
Engines - 7
Trucks - 2
Rescue - 1
Chiefs - 4
Total Fire Personnel - 43
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2 Alarm Fire Damages Auto Shop (Photo)
- 03/30/26
At 5am on Monday March 30th, Forest Grove Firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire at 2227 Cedar Street, the location is an auto body shop called CS Customs. Fire crews arrived on scene at 5:04 to find a commercial shop with flames and heavy smoke showing, at this time the incident was upgraded to a 2nd Alarm to bring in additional resources. Crews began fighting the flames as well as making access through roll up doors. Ten minutes after arriving a portion of the roof collapsed, due to the instability of the structure, firefighters fought the flames from the exterior. It took firefighters an hour and a half to deem the incident under control. At the time of release, a single fire crew is still on scene trying to extinguish hard to access hot spots.
At the time of the fire, one employee was in the structure and was able to evacuate with no injuries. The business sustained heavy smoke and fire damage, including several vehicles in various different stages of repair. An adjoining wood working business also sustained smoke and water damage. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Forest Grove Fire & Rescue was assisted by Cornelius Fire Department, Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, Gaston Fire District, Banks Fire District, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, AMR, Forest Grove Police Department and Forest Grove Light & Power.
Scene Information:
Engines - 7
Trucks - 2
Rescue - 1
Chiefs - 4
Total Fire Personnel - 43
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