Disaster responders with the local chapter of the American Red Cross dispatched to a home fire disaster on Friday November 16, 2018 at approximately 0100 hours in the 10000 block of Ne Brazee Street in Portland, Or.

This single family fire affected 6 adults and 2 children. The Red Cross provided resources to help address immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food clothing and comfort kits including toiletry items and resources about health care and mental health as needed. 

Additional information about this incident if available may be obtained through the local first responders/fire department. The Red Cross in Oregon and Sw Washington (the Cascades Region) helps an average of three families affected by home fire disasters every day. The Red Cross Advocates emergency Preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online form at www,redcross.org/GetAnAlarm to schedule an appointment.