UPDATES & NEWS RELEASE 08/14/10: Portland Fire & Rescue Responds to 2-Alarm Townhouse Fire in NE Portland
Aug 15, 2010 at 1:08 AM 1 Comment
Update
August 16, 2010
5:33 pm
The 2nd alarm fire has been determined to be accidental. The improper disposal of coals was the cause of the fire.
Please remember that the proper receptacle to use for hot ashes and coals should be a metal container with a lid. It should also be placed away from any combustible materials including common locations such as wooden decks.
Building valued at: $787,520.00
Loss figured at: $196,880.00
Contents valued at: $320,000.00
Loss figured at: $80,000.00
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Update
August 16, 2010
10:16 am
The 2nd alarm fire at 12134 NE Fremont is still under investigation.
All photographs courtesy of Portland Fire & Rescue Photographer Dick Harris. Visit http://www.pbase.com/dickh/122nd-fremont to view additional photos.
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All photographs courtesy of Portland Fire & Rescue Photographer Dick Harris. Visit http://www.pbase.com/dickh/122nd-fremont to view additional photos.
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Update
12:12 am
PF&R's Investigators are working to determine a cause of the 2nd alarm fire tonight. Crews are still working. A fire watch by designated crews will be in place throughout the night.
There were two firefighters treated on scene for heat exhaustion, they were not transported. The fire victim, a 40 year old male, was transported to Emanuel.
The total number of rigs and firefighters are as follows:
Engines: 8
Trucks: 5
Squad: 1
Chiefs: 5
Investigators: 2
Rehab Unit: 1
Medic Units: 2
PIO: 1
Approximate number of personnel on scene = 72
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August 14, 2010
10:11 pm
Portland Fire & Rescue is responding to a 2-alarm townhouse fire near NE 122nd Ave and NE Fremont St. The first arriving crews reported heavy smoke and large amounts of fire showing through the roof of a multi-unit townhouse building, located at 12134 NE Fremont Street, and a nearby power pole. A second alarm was requested shortly after arrival.
One individual was transported to an area hospital for injuries sustained in the fire. One firefighter will be transported to an area hospital shortly for heat exhaustion. The fire has been contained, but firefighers are still working at this time.
Media Staging: PIO is at the corner of NE 122nd & NE Fremont
Quick Facts:
- Dispatched- 9:14 pm
- First Unit Arrived- 9:17 pm
- Recalled- 10:09 pm
Portland Fire & Rescue We Respond: Always Ready, Always There
August 14, 2010
1 Comment
Kathy
August 22, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Thank you, Portland Fire Bureau for saving our neighborhood.
Your personnel were fast, professional and compassionate.
you are all to be commended.
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