Fire Destroys Kona Kids Dentistry Building in Tigard; No Injuries Reported

Tigard, OR. — Official Release: Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews responded to a commercial fire at Kona Kids Dentistry, located in Tigard, shortly after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 19.

First-arriving crews found a one-story standalone dental office with heavy smoke showing from all sides. Intense heat had already caused multiple windows to fail, and gusty winds contributed to rapid fire growth within the structure. The incident was upgraded to a second alarm to bring in additional resources and personnel to prevent the fire from spreading.

Firefighters initiated an aggressive fire attack, deploying multiple hose lines while truck crews worked to ventilate the building from the roof. Their coordinated efforts successfully brought the fire under control in a relatively short period.

The building sustained significant fire and smoke damage throughout the premises and is likely a complete loss. No injuries were reported. Special efforts were made during firefighting operations to rescue the fish in a tank located inside the building, and reports are that all fish were successfully protected and then later evacuated by a local aquarium company. Fire investigators are continuing to work on an active investigation into the cause of the fire. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue was assisted on scene by Tigard Police and AMR.