Disaster responders with the local chapter of the American Red Cross responded to a multi-family fire on Friday, October 19, 2018 at approximately 20:00 hours in the 4000 block of Ne 12th Avenue in Portland, Oregon.

This fire affected a family of 2-adults and pets. The Red Cross provided resources to address the immediate basic needs for this familily such housing, food, clothing, comfort kits including toiletry items. The Red Cross also provided recovery information including health and mental health services as needed.

Additional information about this incident may be provided by the first responding agency/fire department.

The Red  Ross in Oregon and Sw Washington (the Cascades Region) helps an average of three families affected by disasters such as home fires each day. The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers free installation of smoke detectors in our community. Residents may call (503)528-5783 or by completing an online form at www.redcross.org/GetAnAlarm to schedule an appointment.