PORTLAND FIRE & RESCUE RESPONDS TO A RESIDENTIAL FIRE
Posted: August 1st, 2010 8:34 AM
Portland Fire responded to a residential fire located at 5934 N Borthwick Ave at 6:53am. Responding crews knew it was a "working fire" due to the column of black smoke they could see. Upon arrival firefighters noted that the whole front end of the home was fully involved. A defensive mode was established immediately due to reports of all residents being out of the structure.
Special precautions were taken due to a downed arcing power line to the south of the house. After the main body of the fire was knocked down, crews entered the structure to attack the remaining fires. The fire was recalled at 7:19am.
There were 5 people, three females and two males, living there that Red Cross will be assisting with temporary housing. One of the females twisted her ankle when she and one of the other residents escaped the fire by jumping out of a window. There were no other noted injuries. It was noted by firefighters that there were no smoke detectors present in the home.
Investigators are on scene and the cause of the fire will be posted as soon as it is determined.
Remember that smoke detectors save lives. Please be sure that you have them in your home and that they are in working condition. Place one in each bedroom, outside of the sleeping areas and one on each level of your home. You should also test them once a month.
Response: 4 Engines, 1 Truck, 2 Chiefs, 1 Investigator & 1 Rehab Rig
Total Firefighters responded: 25
Contact: Kim Kosmas, PIO
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