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At 10:08 am this morning, a commercial fire alarm alert was received at the Washington County 911 dispatch center indicating fire sprinkler activation at 722 NE Autumncreek Way in Hillsboro. Additional information to 911 reported white smoke coming from a third-floor apartment and that a person may be inside the unit. The incident was upgraded to a first alarm.
Fire engine 6 arrived within three minutes to find smoke showing from an upstairs unit and audible fire alarms. When firefighters made entry into the unit, they found heavy smoke, fire sprinklers flowing, and two persons inside the unit. Both people were rescued and taken safely down to awaiting paramedics. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the single unit. The fire did not extend to any additional units but the apartment immediately below the fire was impacted by water from the sprinkler system.
A Hillsboro Fire Investigator determined the cause of the fire to be improper storage of smoking materials.
Hillsboro Fire & Rescue reminds you that working smoke alarms save lives. Test your alarm regularly and practice your home escape plan.
Hillsboro Fire & Rescue was assisted by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Hillsboro Police, and Metro West Ambulance.
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