Portland Fire Responds To Explosion Over The Weekend (Photo)
- 02/24/26
Portland Fire responds to Butane Fuel canister explosion.
At just before 8:30 PM on Sunday evening, Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a report of an explosion and potential fire in an apartment complex in the Overlook Neighborhood of N. Portland. The community member calling this into the dispatchers at BOEC indicated driving north on Interstate Avenue when multiple windows were blown out of the building in an apparent explosion.
Crews arrived on scene to investigate the situation to find glass and window framing debris strewn across Interstate Avenue with people standing out in front of the apartment complex. A quick investigation of the apartment in question indicated an active fire protective sprinkler flowing water preventing any active fire growth in the room that had obviously experienced an explosion. Crews investigated the aprtment for fire extension along with checking the adjacent and above living quarters for any additional damage. There was a 44 YO male fire victim in the target apartment who was sent to the Oregon Burn Center with burns covering 15% of his body in stable condition.
The explosion was determined to be the result of a DIY project of refilling a butane lighter. This is the second time in 2 weeks that Portland Fire responded to a butane lighter refill explosion that sent a fire victim to the Oregon Burn Center. Portland Fire would like to remind everyone to always follow all safety information provided in the manufacturers owner’s manual when performing any task involving explosive materials and aggressive fuels. Always perform these tasks in a clean and well-ventilated workspace without the presence of any open flame or heat source.
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Portland Fire Responds To Explosion Over The Weekend (Photo)
- 02/24/26
Portland Fire responds to Butane Fuel canister explosion.
At just before 8:30 PM on Sunday evening, Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a report of an explosion and potential fire in an apartment complex in the Overlook Neighborhood of N. Portland. The community member calling this into the dispatchers at BOEC indicated driving north on Interstate Avenue when multiple windows were blown out of the building in an apparent explosion.
Crews arrived on scene to investigate the situation to find glass and window framing debris strewn across Interstate Avenue with people standing out in front of the apartment complex. A quick investigation of the apartment in question indicated an active fire protective sprinkler flowing water preventing any active fire growth in the room that had obviously experienced an explosion. Crews investigated the aprtment for fire extension along with checking the adjacent and above living quarters for any additional damage. There was a 44 YO male fire victim in the target apartment who was sent to the Oregon Burn Center with burns covering 15% of his body in stable condition.
The explosion was determined to be the result of a DIY project of refilling a butane lighter. This is the second time in 2 weeks that Portland Fire responded to a butane lighter refill explosion that sent a fire victim to the Oregon Burn Center. Portland Fire would like to remind everyone to always follow all safety information provided in the manufacturers owner’s manual when performing any task involving explosive materials and aggressive fuels. Always perform these tasks in a clean and well-ventilated workspace without the presence of any open flame or heat source.
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