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At 5:15 p.m. this evening, multiple callers to 9-1-1 reported smoke and flames coming from a second story apartment located in the Redwood Creek Apartments complex in the 12100 block of SW Walden Lane in Beaverton.
First-arriving firefighters observed heavy smoke and flames coming out of two apartment units and called for a second alarm to bring additional resources. Crews began to fight the fire while another team of firefighter searched the units closest to the fire to ensure that all of the people and pets were safely evacuated.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire in the immediately effected units, then worked to gain access to the attic where the fire had spread. By simultaneously venting the attic space from atop the roof and gaining interior access through the ceiling, firefighters were able to completely get the fire under control. One person was evaluated by medical personnel at the scene but was released with minor injuries.
Four units experienced fire damage and an additional two units sustained smoke and water damage. The American Red Cross is assisting twenty people with lodging, food and other needs. There is no damage estimate at this time.
As crews arrived to the fire they could hear smoke alarms sounding. Working smoke alarms save lives – and are undoubtably why this fire didn’t result in additional injuries or fatalities. Please visit www.tvfr.com to learn how often you should test and service a smoke alarm in your home.
A TVF&R fire investigator remains on scene and is interviewing witnesses, analyzing burn patterns and sifting through debris to determine the cause.