04/18/2024
For Immediate Release
Government Camp, Oregon
At approximately 9:30pm, Hoodland Fire was dispatched to the Historic Timberline Lodge for a fire in the attic and roof. On arrival of the first fire crews, there were visible flames from around the central part of the lodge known as the headhouse. Bypassing a 2nd alarm and going straight to a 3rd alarm assignment was called, bringing additional crews from both Clackamas and Multnomah Counties. In just under 2 hours from the time of the call, the fire was declared “Under Control” crews continued to work on the scene protecting historical artifacts and artwork.
The last fire crews left the scene at about 2:30 this morning declaring the fire out. In total there was 10 fire engines, 3 ladder trucks, 5 water trucks (tenders), 4 Chief Officers, and 4 additional pieces of equipment. Fire crews from Hoodland Fire, Clackamas Fire, Gresham Fire, Estacada fire, and Portland Fire worked on scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation which is being led by Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) and U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement.
Hoodland Fire District would like to send a huge thank you to the employees of Timberline Lodge for detecting the fire early on, evacuating hotel guests and working hard in keeping fire/water damage to a minimum.
Future press releases will be going through the Mount Hood National Forest and Timberline Lodge