Hillsboro Fire & Rescue Responds To Apartment Fire (Photo) - 08/26/25

UPDATE: FIRE CAUSE - 08/26/25

A fire investigator determined that the fire was caused by an unattended candle that ignited nearby combustibles. In total, six units were affected by the fire, and up to ten residents were displaced as a result. The American Red Cross responded to the incident to provide additional assistance, in conjunction with our Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains.

Bystanders provided raw video footage of the fire and granted permission to share it with the news media. 

• Barberry Drive Fire - Video 1 - Author: Roxelle Dixon
• Barberry Drive Fire - Video 2 - Author Name Not Given

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At approximately 8:56 p.m., Hillsboro Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a report of a fire at a 12-unit apartment complex located at 2050 NE Barberry Dr.

First-alarm crews arrived on scene around 9:00 p.m. and found heavy fire conditions, with flames visible from two second-story windows and extending through the roof. Firefighters initiated an aggressive attack while simultaneously conducting a search of the complex. By 9:09 p.m., the first-in crew reported the main body of fire had been knocked down.

Given the volume of fire and potential for rescue, the Incident Commander requested a second alarm to bring in additional resources. Crews quickly contained the fire and performed a thorough search of all impacted units. While there were initial reports of possible injuries, firefighters confirmed that no residents were injured.

Firefighters will remain on scene throughout the evening to fully extinguish hot spots and ensure the building is safe. A Hillsboro Fire Investigator responded to the scene to investigate. The fire investigation is ongoing, and no official cause has been determined.

Hillsboro Fire & Rescue was assisted on scene by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Cornelius Fire Department, American Medical Response, Hillsboro Police Department, and Portland General Electric.