Early Morning Duplex Fire In Tualatin Displaces Nine Residents (Photo) -04/28/25
At 4:51 a.m. on Monday, April 28, callers to 911 reported a home on fire in the 19500 block of Southwest 68th Avenue in Tualatin. Multiple callers reported hearing an explosion, and initial reports indicated that occupants had evacuated the residence. Due to the descriptions and number of callers, the call was upgraded to a first alarm to bring additional personnel and resources to the scene. Tualatin Police arrived and began assisting with evacuations.
Firefighters arrived within six minutes of being dispatched and found heavy smoke coming from the garage of a duplex, working quickly to extinguish the fire. They found heavy fire in the attic that extended to the neighboring unit of the duplex. At the same time, crews searched both residences and confirmed that no occupants remained in the structure.
A fire investigator determined the explosions that callers reported hearing came from aerosol cans near the fire area. The investigator determined the fire was accidental and started outside the home before spreading into the attic.
In total, nine residents and four pets between the two units are displaced and receiving assistance through the Red Cross. Additionally, one patient was treated and released at the scene. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue would also like to thank Lake Oswego Fire and American Medical Response for their assistance.
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