Hillsboro Fires Leave One Man Injured, One Family Displaced

A man in Hillsboro was working on his Corvette's fuel system when a fire started and quickly spread to the house. His hands were significantly burned and he was transported to the Burn Center at Legacy Emanuel Hospital.

Firefighters say it started around 9:30 Sunday night. The man was working on his car in his garage.

The flames quickly spread to the two bedrooms above the garage. The damage - which includes two Corvettes and a SUV - is estimated at $125,000.

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Two members of the man's family were home at the time.

It took nearly two dozen firefighters about 2o minutes to bring the fire under control.

Other than the man, there were no other injuries.

Meanwhile, earlier in the evening - around 8 - four adults were displaced from their home on the 100 block of Woodsong Road in Hillsboro. There were no injuries in that fire.

Hillsboro Fire says that it's best to have plenty of fresh air when working on the fuel system of a car, other vehicles, or motor-driven tools. Fuel vapors in an enclosed area can be ignited by light switches, water heaters and furnace pilot lights. Additionally, if a fire breaks out in your home, get everyone out as quickly as possible and call 9-1-1 from outside the home. For more fire and life safety information, visit www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/departments/fire or call 503-681-6166.

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