Overnight Fire Damages House (Photo) - 09/03/25

At 2:15am on Wednesday September 3rd, Forest Grove Firefighters were dispatched to a reported house fire on NW Clapshaw Hill Road in rural Washington County. The resident reported that the exterior of the house was on fire. When fire crews arrived, they found the fire had engulfed the back of the house spreading to the inside of the house as well as a nearby tree. Crews simultaneously extinguished the exterior fire as well as the fire that had spread into the house. It took firefighters approximately 15 to extinguish the fire and another hour to put out hidden hot spots in the walls and attic.

The fire was discovered by the resident after their dog woke them up to the noise of the fire. They were able to safety exit the house with the dog. No injuries were reported on scene. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
 

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue wants to remind everyone to know two ways out of your home. If you have children, have a home fire escape plan with them. For further information on escape plans, visit https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/education/pages/home-fire-escape-planning.aspx

FGF&R was assisted on scene by Banks Fire District, Cornelius Fire Department, AMR and Washington County Sheriffs Office.