Second Alarm Apartment Fire On NW Cornell Road Contained; Six Units Damaged (Photo)
- 03/06/26
Firefighters contained a second‑alarm fire at a three‑story, 18‑unit apartment building in the 17700 block of Northwest Cornell Road in Beaverton this morning. Crews were dispatched at approximately 8:09 a.m. after 911 callers reported smoke and flames, and first‑arriving units found heavy fire showing from the back of the structure with extension toward the roof and attic. Law enforcement assisted as evacuations were already underway when firefighters arrived.
Given the volume of fire, the incident was upgraded to a second alarm at 8:17 a.m., bringing additional engines, trucks, and medical resources. Crews established a water supply, began attacking the fire from the inside, and searched throughout the affected floors for occupants. Firefighter contended with an unstable stairwell to the third floor and holes in portions of an upper‑floor deck due to the fire.
The fire was brought under control shortly before 9 a.m. Firefighters then performed extended overhaul with an emphasis in and around a chimney and the upper floors to expose and cool remaining hot spots.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. In total, six units were affected, with four of the units suffering fire and smoke damage and two damaged by water. A Hillsboro firefighter providing mutual aid on scene was transported to the hospital with minor injuries that were not directly related to the fire. No other injuries were reported. Preliminary reports indicate two cats died, while several others were rescued.
Thank you to Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, Beaverton Police Department, Portland General Electric, Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency, and American Medical Response who provided assistance.
Drone footage from the scene is available here.
Second Alarm Apartment Fire On NW Cornell Road Contained; Six Units Damaged (Photo)
- 03/06/26
Firefighters contained a second‑alarm fire at a three‑story, 18‑unit apartment building in the 17700 block of Northwest Cornell Road in Beaverton this morning. Crews were dispatched at approximately 8:09 a.m. after 911 callers reported smoke and flames, and first‑arriving units found heavy fire showing from the back of the structure with extension toward the roof and attic. Law enforcement assisted as evacuations were already underway when firefighters arrived.
Given the volume of fire, the incident was upgraded to a second alarm at 8:17 a.m., bringing additional engines, trucks, and medical resources. Crews established a water supply, began attacking the fire from the inside, and searched throughout the affected floors for occupants. Firefighter contended with an unstable stairwell to the third floor and holes in portions of an upper‑floor deck due to the fire.
The fire was brought under control shortly before 9 a.m. Firefighters then performed extended overhaul with an emphasis in and around a chimney and the upper floors to expose and cool remaining hot spots.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. In total, six units were affected, with four of the units suffering fire and smoke damage and two damaged by water. A Hillsboro firefighter providing mutual aid on scene was transported to the hospital with minor injuries that were not directly related to the fire. No other injuries were reported. Preliminary reports indicate two cats died, while several others were rescued.
Thank you to Hillsboro Fire and Rescue, Beaverton Police Department, Portland General Electric, Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency, and American Medical Response who provided assistance.
Drone footage from the scene is available here.
