Quick Fire Attack Limits Damage In Residential 2nd Floor Fire (Photo)
- 07/09/26
Beaverton, Ore. — Late Wednesday evening, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue responded to reports of a residential structure fire in the area of SW 149th Avenue after multiple callers reported smoke and flames coming from a home.
While en route, dispatchers received updates that black smoke was coming from the windows above the garage with flames visible through the second-story windows and extending above the roof. The first report was that the home's occupant had safely evacuated.
The first arriving engine found heavy fire involving the second-story and attic spaces and immediately initiated an aggressive interior fire attack. Incident command was established, while additional crews established a water supply, searched the structure, and coordinated ventilation operations.
A primary search confirmed the home had been evacuated. During suppression efforts, firefighters received information suggesting a possible additional occupant, prompting an immediate secondary search. That search also confirmed no one remained inside the structure.
Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, preventing further extension throughout the home. Crews remained on scene conducting overhaul, salvage operations, and assisting fire investigators.
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Quick Fire Attack Limits Damage In Residential 2nd Floor Fire (Photo)
- 07/09/26
Beaverton, Ore. — Late Wednesday evening, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue responded to reports of a residential structure fire in the area of SW 149th Avenue after multiple callers reported smoke and flames coming from a home.
While en route, dispatchers received updates that black smoke was coming from the windows above the garage with flames visible through the second-story windows and extending above the roof. The first report was that the home's occupant had safely evacuated.
The first arriving engine found heavy fire involving the second-story and attic spaces and immediately initiated an aggressive interior fire attack. Incident command was established, while additional crews established a water supply, searched the structure, and coordinated ventilation operations.
A primary search confirmed the home had been evacuated. During suppression efforts, firefighters received information suggesting a possible additional occupant, prompting an immediate secondary search. That search also confirmed no one remained inside the structure.
Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, preventing further extension throughout the home. Crews remained on scene conducting overhaul, salvage operations, and assisting fire investigators.
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
