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On Wednesday, June 12, at 12:40 a.m., multiple callers to 911 reported seeing flames coming from the roof of a multifamily housing complex in the 16200 block of Southwest 108th Avenue in Tigard. Due to the number of callers and their descriptions, the call was upgraded to a first alarm to bring additional units and personnel to the scene. Residents began evacuating and alerting their neighbors to leave the building.
First-arriving crews found flames through the third-story roof, and began an exterior fire attack. As additional units arrived, fire crews began an interior fire attack. Due to heavy fire, the call was upgraded to a second alarm for additional resources. Firefighters searched the impacted and neighboring units, confirming all occupants had evacuated.
Due to a double layer of drywall in the ceiling, firefighters were challenged to reach the fire burning in the attic space. Firefighters worked for fifty minutes to control the fire, and spent two more hours salvaging belongings, extinguishing hot spots, and decontaminating equipment.
A total of six units were impacted. The Red Cross is supporting fifteen displaced residents, including two children and several pets, to connect with shelter, food, and clothing. One patient was evaluated at the scene for a medical issue unrelated to the fire. A fire investigator is working to determine the cause. TVF&R is grateful for assistance from Lake Oswego Fire Department, Tigard Police Department, King City Police Department, American Medical Response, and the Red Cross for their assistance with this incident.
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