Quick Action By Firefighters Contains Restaurant Fire At Evergreen Parkway Shopping Center (Photo) - 07/05/26

At 10:30 a.m. this morning, Washington County 911 received a report of heavy, dark smoke coming from the roof of a one-story commercial building in the 11100 block of NE Evergreen Parkway in Hillsboro. Additional callers, including employees and passersby in the shopping center, reported that people were evacuating the building, that fire alarms were sounding, and that smoke was becoming heavier and darker. As calls continued to come in, the incident was upgraded to a first alarm, bringing additional firefighters and resources to the scene.

The first-arriving engine company reported smoke coming from the roof of the building and began an aggressive interior attack through the main entrance of the affected business. Crews quickly knocked down the bulk of the fire but found it had spread into the space above the ceiling and the building's ductwork. A Hillsboro Fire & Rescue truck company established ventilation on the roof to help release heat and smoke, while other crews checked adjoining occupancies in the building for signs of fire spread. Firefighters also shut off power and gas service to the building and worked to secure the building's sprinkler system, which had activated inside.

Firefighters searched the building and confirmed that everyone had evacuated safely; no one was found inside. No injuries were reported.

Crews spent the next hour extinguishing hot spots in the ceiling void space and ductwork and completing overhaul of the affected area before clearing the scene. Given the shared parking lot, some businesses were temporarily affected by fire apparatus staged there. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience during this fire incident.

Hillsboro Fire & Rescue investigators responded to the scene, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Hillsboro Fire & Rescue reminds everyone to know two ways out of every structure, not just your home. For business owners and operators, practice your emergency escape plans with your employees:

• Look for exit placards and lighted exit signs to indicate a safe way out.
• If you exit through a closed fire door, remember to reclose it to help prevent smoke and fire from spreading.
• Ensure that everyone knows the evacuation meeting point.
• Once outside, stay outside. Do not attempt to re-enter a building until the all clear is given, even if there are no apparent signs of smoke or fire. Call 911 from a safe distance.

Thanks to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Hillsboro Police, Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency (WCCCA 911), AMR Ambulance, NW Natural, and Portland General Electric for assisting at the incident.

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