Fire In Woodshop Area Prompts Evacuation At Mountainside High School (Photo)
- 05/21/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Beaverton, OR — At approximately 9:45 a.m. this morning, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews responded to Mountainside High School following reports of a fire in the school’s woodshop area.
The first arriving crews found black smoke coming from that portion of the building and upgraded the response to a full commercial fire alarm to bring additional resources to the scene.
Firefighters quickly located the main body of fire in the dust collection system connected to the woodshop area. Crews initiated a swift and aggressive fire attack and were able to quickly extinguish the fire before it spread further into the building.
The initial investigation indicates that a belt from a sander may have broken and been pulled into the dust evacuation system, where the majority of the fire occurred. Investigators continue to examine the exact cause of the incident.
Students and staff had already begun evacuating when firefighters arrived, and the school was fully evacuated to the football field as a precaution.
Although the fire itself was contained quickly, smoke from the incident spread into a significant portion of the school. Firefighters conducted extensive ventilation operations to remove smoke from the building and assess affected areas.
Four students were treated on scene by AMR and released without transport or additional treatment required. One firefighter was later transported to a local hospital with a health condition likely caused by smoke inhalation.
Due to smoke and water damage inside the building, classes at Mountainside High School were canceled for the remainder of the day while school officials worked through reunification and recovery efforts.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue appreciates the quick actions of school staff, students, and responding crews that helped ensure a safe outcome.
The incident remains under investigation.
Fire In Woodshop Area Prompts Evacuation At Mountainside High School (Photo)
- 05/21/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Beaverton, OR — At approximately 9:45 a.m. this morning, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews responded to Mountainside High School following reports of a fire in the school’s woodshop area.
The first arriving crews found black smoke coming from that portion of the building and upgraded the response to a full commercial fire alarm to bring additional resources to the scene.
Firefighters quickly located the main body of fire in the dust collection system connected to the woodshop area. Crews initiated a swift and aggressive fire attack and were able to quickly extinguish the fire before it spread further into the building.
The initial investigation indicates that a belt from a sander may have broken and been pulled into the dust evacuation system, where the majority of the fire occurred. Investigators continue to examine the exact cause of the incident.
Students and staff had already begun evacuating when firefighters arrived, and the school was fully evacuated to the football field as a precaution.
Although the fire itself was contained quickly, smoke from the incident spread into a significant portion of the school. Firefighters conducted extensive ventilation operations to remove smoke from the building and assess affected areas.
Four students were treated on scene by AMR and released without transport or additional treatment required. One firefighter was later transported to a local hospital with a health condition likely caused by smoke inhalation.
Due to smoke and water damage inside the building, classes at Mountainside High School were canceled for the remainder of the day while school officials worked through reunification and recovery efforts.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue appreciates the quick actions of school staff, students, and responding crews that helped ensure a safe outcome.
The incident remains under investigation.
Second Residential Fire In Beaverton Requires Defensive Operations (Photo)
- 05/01/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Beaverton, OR — Approximately 10 minutes after an earlier residential fire, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews responded to a second fire in the Seminole Estates on SW 195th Avenue in Beaverton.
Firefighters arrived to find a manufactured home with active fire inside that had extended through the roof. Crews initially began an aggressive interior fire attack; however, deteriorating conditions and signs of structural collapse in the roof prompted firefighters to withdraw from the structure for safety.
Operations transitioned to a defensive, exterior attack, allowing crews to bring the fire under control.
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue was assisted on scene by Hillsboro Fire & Rescue and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Second Residential Fire In Beaverton Requires Defensive Operations (Photo)
- 05/01/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Beaverton, OR — Approximately 10 minutes after an earlier residential fire, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews responded to a second fire in the Seminole Estates on SW 195th Avenue in Beaverton.
Firefighters arrived to find a manufactured home with active fire inside that had extended through the roof. Crews initially began an aggressive interior fire attack; however, deteriorating conditions and signs of structural collapse in the roof prompted firefighters to withdraw from the structure for safety.
Operations transitioned to a defensive, exterior attack, allowing crews to bring the fire under control.
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue was assisted on scene by Hillsboro Fire & Rescue and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Residential Fire Extends From Deck Into Attic In Beaverton
- 05/01/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Beaverton, OR — Firefighters from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue responded at approximately 10:20 a.m. to reports of a residential fire in the 18000 block of SW Saddlebrook Court.
Upon arrival, crews found a fire that had started on the exterior deck at the rear of a two-level home and extended into the attic. Firefighters initiated an aggressive fire attack and worked to contain the fire to the involved structure.
The fire was brought under control approximately 30 minutes after initial dispatch.
The response was further complicated when a second residential fire was reported at a different location approximately 10 minutes after this incident. Fire crews worked to manage resources between both scenes to ensure adequate coverage and an effective response to each incident.
One neighbor sustained a minor injury after cutting their hand on glass while attempting to check on the residence. They were treated at the scene and released. No other injuries were reported.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue was assisted on scene by Hillsboro Fire & Rescue and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Residential Fire Extends From Deck Into Attic In Beaverton
- 05/01/26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Beaverton, OR — Firefighters from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue responded at approximately 10:20 a.m. to reports of a residential fire in the 18000 block of SW Saddlebrook Court.
Upon arrival, crews found a fire that had started on the exterior deck at the rear of a two-level home and extended into the attic. Firefighters initiated an aggressive fire attack and worked to contain the fire to the involved structure.
The fire was brought under control approximately 30 minutes after initial dispatch.
The response was further complicated when a second residential fire was reported at a different location approximately 10 minutes after this incident. Fire crews worked to manage resources between both scenes to ensure adequate coverage and an effective response to each incident.
One neighbor sustained a minor injury after cutting their hand on glass while attempting to check on the residence. They were treated at the scene and released. No other injuries were reported.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue was assisted on scene by Hillsboro Fire & Rescue and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
