The Red Cross Cascades Region responds to several  

multi-family fires. 

[PORTLAND, Ore, JUNE 12, 2024]---In the past week alone, the Red Cross has responded to 17 house fires across Oregon and SW Washington, including 5 multi-family fires. In all, we’ve provided service to 57 people, 20 children and several pets.   

This includes the multifamily housing complex in the 16200 block of Southwest 108th Avenue in Tigard on 6/11/24.  In that case, we helped 10 families including 2 children and 7 animals.   

On disasters like these, we help connect people to services, replace lost medications, and in some cases, offer financial assistance. We have not been asked to set up shelters due to these fires, but we are prepared to in the event of a larger, more widespread event. 

This is a reminder of the importance of checking your smoke alarms to make sure they are in working order and having an escape plan for you and your family. To learn more about how to be prepared, go to RedCross.org. 

About the American Red Cross: 

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.