EARLY MORNING HOUSE FIRE DISPLACES ALOHA FAMILY (PHOTO)
News Release from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Posted on FlashAlert: August 26th, 2015 9:45 AM
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At 1:20am Wednesday, several callers contacted 911 to report heavy fire coming from a 2-story home in Aloha near the cross streets of SW 185th and SW Bany. Firefighters from Cooper Mountain Station 69 were the first to arrive on scene and found both the roof and backside of the home fully involved. Crews started a quick attack of the fire with a maste r water stream from their engine, while other firefighters secured a water source. Due to the volume of fire, crews continued to fight the fire from the exterior, while focusing on the exposures to ensure fire did not spread to neighboring structures.
The homeowner said he was awoken by his granddaughter only to notice the back of his house was on fire. He and two other occupants quickly exited the structure and called 911 from a neighbors house. The home suffered significant damage and is uninhabitable. Red Cross is currently assisting the family.
A fire investigator has determined the fire started on the exterior of the house near the backside and continues to investigate to find the fire cause.
Approximately 25 TVF&R firefighters were working on scene of the fire. No injuries were reported.
The homeowner said he was awoken by his granddaughter only to notice the back of his house was on fire. He and two other occupants quickly exited the structure and called 911 from a neighbors house. The home suffered significant damage and is uninhabitable. Red Cross is currently assisting the family.
A fire investigator has determined the fire started on the exterior of the house near the backside and continues to investigate to find the fire cause.
Approximately 25 TVF&R firefighters were working on scene of the fire. No injuries were reported.
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