Firefighters extinguish blaze at 8-story building in Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood, 3 displaced
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at an eight-story building in Southeast Portland’s Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood.
Just after 8 p.m., Portland Fire and Rescue stated via a post on X that they and Clackamas Fire were on the scene of the building, “with fire showing from the 5th and 6th floors” and that a second alarm was requested.
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After 20 minutes, PF&R made another post saying the fire was extinguished and that no injuries were reported.
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at an eight story building in Portland’s Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood. August 21, 2024 (courtesy Portland Fire and Rescue). Firefighters extinguished a blaze at an eight story building in Portland’s Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood. August 21, 2024 (courtesy Portland Fire and Rescue). Firefighters extinguished a blaze at an eight story building in Portland’s Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood. August 21, 2024 (courtesy Portland Fire and Rescue). Firefighters extinguished a blaze at an eight story building in Portland’s Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood. August 21, 2024 (courtesy Portland Fire and Rescue). Firefighters extinguished a blaze at an eight story building in Portland’s Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood. August 21, 2024 (courtesy Portland Fire and Rescue). Firefighters extinguished a blaze at an eight story building in Portland’s Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood. August 21, 2024 (courtesy Portland Fire and Rescue).
A KOIN 6 News videographer was on the scene where black soot could be seen marking multiple balconies on the building’s upper level.
“This fire began on the on balcony of a 5th occupancy that extended up to the 6th and dropped fire embers to have active fire on the 3rd and 4th levels,” PF&R said in a subsequent post. “Hand held hose lines and the fire sprinkler system extinguished the flames.”
Officials said there were three people who were displaced because of water damage and other damage caused by the fire.
PF&R is still investigating the cause of the fire.
This is a developing story. KOIN 6 News will update this article if more information becomes available.
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