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.
