Portland Fire And Rescue Responds To Fatal House Fire

Press release from Portland Fire & Rescue:

August 11, 2021

At 8:41pm this evening Portland Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched to 5436 SE Bybee Blvd on the report of a house on fire. The first arriving company found heavy smoke coming from the house. The initial fire attack crew encountered high heat but were able to locate and extinguish the fire. Additional crews were simultaneously searching the house during fire attack and did locate an occupant. Crews attempted rescue and did bring the victim out of the structure where they determined that she had succumbed to her injuries. The victim is an adult female approximately 50-60 years old. Fire crews also located 2 deceased dogs in the home. Due to the extreme heat a rehab unit was dispatched to the scene to provide water and monitor the condition of the firefighters on scene. Fire investigators are on scene working to determine cause.

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