Early Morning House Fire In SE Portland Brentwood-Darlington Leaves Two Residents Critically Injured (Photo) - 07/15/26
Portland Fire & Rescue responded to an early morning residential structure fire in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood of Southeast Portland that resulted in two residents sustaining critical injuries and the displacement of five occupants.
At 6:56 a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to reports of a house fire involving a one-story single-family residence with a basement. The first arriving engine company encountered heavy fire and thick black smoke coming from the home and immediately initiated an aggressive fire attack while additional crews searched the structure for occupants.
With the help of our mutual aid resources from Clackamas Fire, Firefighters worked quickly to bring the fire under control, achieving full extinguishment by 7:10 a.m. Rapid suppression efforts helped prevent further fire extension and allowed crews to focus on search, rescue, and overhaul operations.
Two residents were found with critical injuries and were transported by ambulance to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment. Tragically, one cat was found deceased inside the home.
The fire displaced four adults and one child of unknown age. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents with temporary housing and other immediate needs.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Portland Fire & Rescue Fire Investigators. No additional information regarding the injured residents or the cause of the fire is available at this time.
Portland Fire & Rescue reminds residents that working smoke alarms provide critical early warning in a fire emergency. Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside each sleeping area, and inside each bedroom, and test them monthly to ensure they are functioning properly.
Portland Fire & Rescue would like to thank our business partners at BOEC, Clackamas Fire, PPB, and PGE.
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