Hillsboro, OR. – Official Release: At 11:54 a.m. today, 911 callers reported smoke coming from the crawlspace and attic of a home on the 1100 block of NE Turner Drive in Hillsboro. Smoke alarms sounded, and the occupants quickly evacuated.
The first arriving fire engine confirmed smoke from the attic and upgraded the fire to a first alarm to bring additional resources to the incident. The company officer conducted a 360-degree visual evaluation of the home to determine what fire conditions could be seen outside. They reported finding pressurized black smoke seen through a window on the first floor of the back of the home. As firefighters attacked the fire, another fire crew performed a detailed search of the house for any victims that may be inside.
No occupants or pets were found to be inside. Firefighters found active fire in both the crawl space and attic. Firefighters from two engine companies worked simultaneously to extinguish those fire areas, while a truck company ventilated the roof to help release heated gas and smoke. The fire was knocked down within 20 minutes. Crews then overhauled the structure to look for and extinguish hot spots. No injuries were reported.
Hillsboro Fire investigators responded to the incident, and a fire investigation is ongoing. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
A public safety chaplain responded to the scene to support and assist the residents. Two adults and one child were displaced by the fire. The American Red Cross was called to help aid the victims.
Hillsboro Fire & Rescue was assisted by the Hillsboro Police, AMR Ambulance, Cornelius Fire Department, and Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains.
Hillsboro Fire & Rescue reminds everyone that smoke alarms save lives. Test your smoke alarms once per month and ensure you and your family know your home escape plan and outside meeting place.
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