Residential Fire Displaces Two In Hillsboro (Photo) -03/02/25

At 7:27 p.m. this evening, an alert neighbor walking by a home in the 1100 block of SE 65^th Avenue in Hillsboro called 911 to report large flames and dark black smoke coming from the home's front windows. The neighbor knocked on the door to alert the residents but didn't receive an answer. As firefighters responded, dispatchers upgraded the call to a first alarm. Given the heavy fire and smoke reports, additional firefighting units were added to the call.

 

The first arriving fire engine confirmed active fire from the home's front windows and initiated a fire attack. The company officer conducted a 360-degree exterior assessment of the structure and reported that the fire was only coming from the front of the home. The next arriving engine companies were tasked with completing a search of the house to look for any occupants that may have been inside. Firefighters searched both home floors, and no occupants or pets were found. Firefighters from the truck company located and secured utilities to the house to help de-energize power and shut off gas to the home for the safety of firefighters working to extinguish the fire. They then provided ventilation to the structure to help clear smoke and heated gas and improve working conditions for firefighters. Firefighters knocked down the fire within twelve minutes and spent additional time searching for and extinguishing hot spots. Additionally, firefighters helped to retrieve and salvage essential belongings for the homeowner.

 

A Hillsboro Fire investigator responded to the incident, and a fire investigation is ongoing. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.  

 

Public safety chaplains responded to the scene to support and assist the residents. No one was home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. However, the fire displaced two adults.

 

Hillsboro Fire & Rescue was assisted by Hillsboro Police, AMR Ambulance, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Portland General Electric, and Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains.

 

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