Portland Firefighters Respond To Two Separate But Significant Fires Overnight (Photo)
- 01/19/26
Last night just after 11:30 PM PF&R was called to the 3300 block of N. Willamette Blvd on reports of flames from the roof of a church. Due to the size of the structure and multiple reports indicating a possible large fire, command called for a second alarm while enroute. On arrival firefighters did indeed find a portion of the roof on fire and began working to stop the fire's spread.
Due to the hour, the church was empty, so after a brief search firefighters were able to focus all resources on confining and extinguishing the fire on the roof. A large portion of the roof structure had to be cut away to ensure that no hidden fire was present inside. Firefighters began the overhaul process (searching for and extinguishing any hidden fire after the main body of fire is knocked down). The fire was recalled (declared under control) and investigators began their work to determine the cause. The investigation is ongoing.
This morning just before 5:00 AM, Portland Fire crews were called to an apartment building on the 7500 block of SW 71st. Arriving firefighters found fire burning in a second floor bedroom. A search indicated that no one was at home. The fire was extinguished, recalled and the overhaul process commenced. An investigation determined that this fire was caused by a space heater.
- Keep portable and space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn.
- Keep children and pets away from heaters and never leave heaters on when you leave home or go to bed.
- Plug directly into an outlet and do not use extension cords.
Photo credits to PF&R Photographers Greg Muir and Dennis Weis
Portland Firefighters Respond To Two Separate But Significant Fires Overnight (Photo)
- 01/19/26
Last night just after 11:30 PM PF&R was called to the 3300 block of N. Willamette Blvd on reports of flames from the roof of a church. Due to the size of the structure and multiple reports indicating a possible large fire, command called for a second alarm while enroute. On arrival firefighters did indeed find a portion of the roof on fire and began working to stop the fire's spread.
Due to the hour, the church was empty, so after a brief search firefighters were able to focus all resources on confining and extinguishing the fire on the roof. A large portion of the roof structure had to be cut away to ensure that no hidden fire was present inside. Firefighters began the overhaul process (searching for and extinguishing any hidden fire after the main body of fire is knocked down). The fire was recalled (declared under control) and investigators began their work to determine the cause. The investigation is ongoing.
This morning just before 5:00 AM, Portland Fire crews were called to an apartment building on the 7500 block of SW 71st. Arriving firefighters found fire burning in a second floor bedroom. A search indicated that no one was at home. The fire was extinguished, recalled and the overhaul process commenced. An investigation determined that this fire was caused by a space heater.
- Keep portable and space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn.
- Keep children and pets away from heaters and never leave heaters on when you leave home or go to bed.
- Plug directly into an outlet and do not use extension cords.
Photo credits to PF&R Photographers Greg Muir and Dennis Weis