PHOTOS: 2-alarm apartment fire in Southeast Portland displaces 15
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A two-alarm fire at an apartment building in Southeast Portland displaced 15 people and prompted response from emergency crews Saturday morning.
Just after 7 a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded to the 5200 block of Southeast 72nd Avenue on reports of a structure fire with someone potentially trapped inside.
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On arrival, officials say firefighters found flames coming from the building’s attic, first level and “heavy fire” on the second level.
Portland Fire crews responded to a two-alarm apartment fire, which displaced 15 people on Aug. 3, 2024. (Courtesy: Portland Fire & Rescue) Portland Fire crews responded to a two-alarm apartment fire, which displaced 15 people on Aug. 3, 2024. (Courtesy: Portland Fire & Rescue) Portland Fire crews responded to a two-alarm apartment fire, which displaced 15 people on Aug. 3, 2024. (Courtesy: Portland Fire & Rescue) Portland Fire crews responded to a two-alarm apartment fire, which displaced 15 people on Aug. 3, 2024. (Courtesy: Portland Fire & Rescue) Portland Fire crews responded to a two-alarm apartment fire, which displaced 15 people on Aug. 3, 2024. (Courtesy: Portland Fire & Rescue)
This prompted an upgrade to second-alarm, so crews already on scene could search for and properly evacuate residents. Firefighters also worked to cut holes in the roof to allow smoke and hot gas to escape.
Within 20 minutes, crews successfully put out the fire and no injuries were reported. However, authorities say nine units suffered from structural damage, displacing 15 residents.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
KOIN 6 News has a crew on the scene and will have more information later.
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