The Red Cross has opened a reception center for people affected by a large fire in NE Portland. The facility is located at 5740 NE Portland Hwy.

PORTLAND, Ore. March 12, 2018-- American Red Cross disaster responders have opened a reception center for people who have been displaced by a massive fire in NE Portland.

The reception center is located at C3 NE PDX (formerly the Parkrose Deliverance Tabernacle), 5740 NE Portland Hwy, Portland, OR 97218.

Individuals and families evacuated because of the fire and unable to return to their homes are encouraged to simply show up at the reception center for information, food and other assistance.



About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/Cascades or find us on Facebook at Red Cross Cascades, Twitter at @RedCrossCasc and find us on Instagram at @RedCrossCascades.