Portland Fire & Rescue was first dispatched at 1:08 PM at the Union Motel located at 59 NE Gertz Rd.  A fire started in the office of the motel and initial reports indicated someone may still be inside.  Fire crews arrived to heavy smoke pouring from the office and went inside to perform a search; no one was located. The fire was quickly knocked down and everyone made it out safely.  An investigator responded to determine the cause.

While fire crews were still on scene at the Union Motel, an apartment fire was dispatched at 10608 NE Wygant.  When fire crews arrived they saw smoke rising from the back of the building.  Firefighters entered and found a fire burning in the back bedroom of an apartment unit.  A search was completed to confirm all occupants made it out safely.  Initial reports were that an occupant was trying to extinguish the fire.  Portland Fire & Rescue would like to remind everyone to, "Get out and Stay out." Once you make it out of a building, please remain outside. Returning to a structure that is on fire to help aid in extinguishing the fire, obtain property, or save pets, can be life threatening.