Watch: Portland Fire Crews Tackle House Fire In Southeast
Portland, Oregon – A big fire is happening right now in Southeast Portland near 155th and Taggert. That’s between Powell and Division. The fire broke out around 8:45am. Crews had to call a 2nd alarm and get more fire fighters on scene to help put it out. Portland Fire tweets it started in a trailer, then spread to a garage and a home. Flames burned some power lines and was very close to other buildings next door. Sounds like everyone inside made it out safely. Our reporter Rosemary Reynolds is on her way to the scene now. Check back for updates on this developing story.
SE Taggert: pic.twitter.com/yCuOMVYN8M
— Portland Fire&Rescue (@PDXFire) July 23, 2019
15522 SE Taggart: PF&R and Gresham Fire at scene of trailer fire that has extended to garage and home, power lines and proximity of nearby buildings creating several hazards for firefighters, residents made it out safely, no injuries reported, traffic will be affected @PBOTinfo
— Portland Fire&Rescue (@PDXFire) July 23, 2019
15522 SE Taggert st: due to proximity of nearby buildings and level of hazards (holes in floors, weakened deck etc..) this fire was upgraded to a 2nd alarm.
— Portland Fire&Rescue (@PDXFire) July 23, 2019
