NEWS RELEASE 09/25/12: Portland Fire & Rescue Responded to a Commercial fire at SE Division ST & 158TH AVE
Firefighters were dispatched at 6:51am to report of black smoke and flames coming from a commercial structure at SE 158th Ave and Division St. SE Division St is being closed between 157th and 160th Ave, morning commuters should expect delays.
Initial crews arrived to find heavy fire involvement and began an aggressive interior attack on the fire. The building is divided into several occupancies which has further complicated the incident. An investigator is responding.
Fire cause, updates and photos will be posted as they become available.