Residential Fire Displaces Two Adults (Photo)
- 11/17/25
At 10:14 a.m. today, a neighbor across from a home in the 5000 block of SE Patterson Street was one of the first to call 911, reporting that smoke and fire were billowing from the garage and through the roof. The neighbor reported to the 911 call taker that they didn’t think anyone was inside, but recalled seeing the neighbors in their garage earlier today. Other calls to 911 reported hearing small explosions coming from the garage as well. A large plume of smoke was visible from as far away as the Hillsboro Airport area. Given the reports to 911, as firefighters were en route to the call, it was upgraded to a first alarm. Additional firefighting units were dispatched for added firefighting capabilities.
The first arriving engines confirmed heavy fire in the home's garage, with flames emanating from the roof. Firefighters entered the house with hose lines to locate the fire and begin extinguishing the flames. They reported that heavy smoke conditions permeated the home. Additional firefighters advanced to the roof using ladders to cut ventilation openings to release heated gases and smoke to assist with firefighting efforts inside. Firefighters searched the home to locate and rescue any potential victims inside. They confirmed that no one was inside. The residents arrived at the house and stated that no one was inside. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters spent additional time extinguishing hot spots in the home's attic and garage. They deduced that the explosions initially reported to 911 were most likely small propane tanks commonly used for BBQs and grills. SE Patterson Street was temporarily blocked as firefighters connected to a fire hydrant on the south side of the roadway.
Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains responded to the incident to provide aid and support to the residents. It was reported that the resident’s family would be able to help as the fire displaced them.
Hillsboro Fire and Rescue fire investigators responded to the incident, and a fire investigation is ongoing. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Hillsboro Police, AMR Ambulance, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Portland General Electric, NW Natural Gas, and Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains assisted at the incident.
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Residential Fire Displaces Two Adults (Photo)
- 11/17/25
At 10:14 a.m. today, a neighbor across from a home in the 5000 block of SE Patterson Street was one of the first to call 911, reporting that smoke and fire were billowing from the garage and through the roof. The neighbor reported to the 911 call taker that they didn’t think anyone was inside, but recalled seeing the neighbors in their garage earlier today. Other calls to 911 reported hearing small explosions coming from the garage as well. A large plume of smoke was visible from as far away as the Hillsboro Airport area. Given the reports to 911, as firefighters were en route to the call, it was upgraded to a first alarm. Additional firefighting units were dispatched for added firefighting capabilities.
The first arriving engines confirmed heavy fire in the home's garage, with flames emanating from the roof. Firefighters entered the house with hose lines to locate the fire and begin extinguishing the flames. They reported that heavy smoke conditions permeated the home. Additional firefighters advanced to the roof using ladders to cut ventilation openings to release heated gases and smoke to assist with firefighting efforts inside. Firefighters searched the home to locate and rescue any potential victims inside. They confirmed that no one was inside. The residents arrived at the house and stated that no one was inside. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters spent additional time extinguishing hot spots in the home's attic and garage. They deduced that the explosions initially reported to 911 were most likely small propane tanks commonly used for BBQs and grills. SE Patterson Street was temporarily blocked as firefighters connected to a fire hydrant on the south side of the roadway.
Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains responded to the incident to provide aid and support to the residents. It was reported that the resident’s family would be able to help as the fire displaced them.
Hillsboro Fire and Rescue fire investigators responded to the incident, and a fire investigation is ongoing. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Hillsboro Police, AMR Ambulance, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Portland General Electric, NW Natural Gas, and Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains assisted at the incident.
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