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Portland Fire Fights Heavy Blaze Near Fremont Bridge
3 Aug
Summary
- Firefighters responded to a heavy fire on Naito Parkway.
- The blaze extended from the first to the second floor.
- Exterior firefighting actions were the only option due to an unsafe building.

Firefighters in Portland are actively engaged in combating a serious fire located on Naito Parkway, close to the Fremont Bridge. The incident began with a heavy fire on the first floor of the structure, which has since spread to the second floor.
The Portland Fire Department has deemed the building unsafe, necessitating that all firefighting efforts be conducted from the exterior. Interior operations are not possible for safety reasons. The situation has resulted in significant brown smoke being visible and dispersing under pressure from all sides of the building, observed by residents throughout Portland.