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Simultaneous Structure Fires Keep Washington County Crews Busy (Photo) -06/14/25

At about 3:30 this afternoon, multiple emergency crews were dispatched following reports of flames engulfing the back half of a two-story home at Sourthwest Leann Court in Washington County. Neighbors noted heavy smoke, explosions, and rapid fire spread toward nearby properties.

When crews from TVF&R and Hillsboro Fire & Rescue were dispatched, there was a visible column of smoke from the road, and they arrived and found heavy fire. The incident was upgraded from a first alarm to a second alarm to bring additional resources to the scene.

Fire crews quickly established a water supply and began knocking down active flames in the attic and throughout the home. Firefighters conducted a search and confirmed that all occupants of the home had evacuated and were unharmed.

With help from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, neighbors were also evacuated from adjacent homes. Several homes nearby were at risk of also catching fire, requiring firefighters to defend several structures at a time. At one point, a roof across the street from the incident caught fire from floating embers. Crews acted swiftly and suppressed the fire before it was able to cause damage to the interior of the neighboring home.

The initial fire was largely brought under control within an hour, with remaining time spent overhauling the home and salvaging items that could be saved. In total, three people were displaced from the home and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.

Fire investigators responded to the scene and are working to determine the cause.

TVF&R was assisted by Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, American Medical Response, Washington County’s Sheriff’s Office, Portland General Electric, and Northwest Natural.


Simultaneous Barn Fire on Southwest Midway Road

Coinciding with the house fire, dispatch also received a 911 call at 3:39 p.m. reporting a barn fire near the 16600 block of Sourthwest Midway Road in rural Washington County.

Crews found a two-story barn fully involved, with flames threatening nearby trees and vehicles. Water supply was established using water tenders to provide a consistent supply of water to the fire engines.

Crews worked to contain exposures and fought heavy fire conditions. The barn’s roof partially collapsed. The barn was a total loss, and crews transitioned to mop-up work within an hour.

A fire investigator determined the fire was unintentional and caused by a mechanical problem with a vehicle that was inside the barn. Cornelius Fire, Gaston Fire, Lake Oswego Fire, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office assisted on scene.

No injuries were reported from either incident, and no additional structures were compromised.

Both of today’s incidents underscore how quickly fire can spread—especially in dry conditions or when nearby materials are combustible. We encourage all property owners, especially those in suburban and rural areas, to create and maintain defensible space around their homes and outbuildings. Keeping grass trimmed, removing dead vegetation, and spacing out flammable plants and materials can dramatically reduce the risk of fire spread and improve firefighter access and effectiveness during an emergency.

TVF&R Lifts Temporary Burn Ban -06/11/25

Effective at 7 a.m. on June 11, the high-fire danger burn ban has been lifted across Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue’s service area. The ban, originally implemented due to elevated risk, has been lifted following the higher-than-average weekend temperatures.

Residents of the district may now resume backyard burning, and businesses can conduct commercial agricultural burning, following the regulations set by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Oregon Department of Forestry, and the Oregon Department of Agriculture. June 15 marks the end of spring burning season. To ensure compliance, please review outdoor burning rules on TVF&R’s website or contact the daily open burning announcement at 503-259-1789.

Outdoor Burning Complaints:

TVF&R reminds residents that while the burn ban has been lifted, safety remains a priority. TVF&R does not enforce air-quality complaints related to smoke. Fire personnel will respond to burning complaints if:

  • The fire is hostile or poses a risk of becoming hostile.
  • Smoke is obscuring public roadways.
  • Smoke leads to a medical emergency that requires patient transport.

For air-quality concerns related to smoke, residents should report to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

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TVF&R Enacts Temporary High-Fire Danger Burn Ban -06/07/25

At 7 a.m. today, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue enacted a Temporary High-Fire Danger Burn Ban. Burning restrictions are authorized under Oregon Revised Statute 478.960 and Oregon Fire Code 307.

The burn ban prohibits all the following: 

  1. Backyard or open burning (branches, yard debris, etc.). 
  2. Agricultural burning (agricultural wastes, crops, field burning, etc.). 
  3. Any other land clearing, slash, stump, waste, debris or controlled burning.

The burn ban does not prohibit: 

  1. Small outdoor cooking, warming or recreational fires. These include portable or permanent fire pits, fire tables, and campfires, with a maximum fuel area of three feet in diameter and two feet in height in a safe location away from combustibles or vegetation and are fully extinguished after use.
  2. Barbeque grills, smokers and similar cooking appliances with clean, dry firewood, briquettes, wood chips, pellets, propane, natural gas, or similar fuels.

Outdoor fires in violation of this burn ban may be immediately extinguished. If TVF&R responds to a fire that has been started in willful violation of this burn ban, the person responsible may be liable for all costs incurred, as well as legal fees per ORS 478.965.

TVF&R fire officials encourage the public to use extreme caution with activities that could start a fire. It is everyone’s responsibility to prevent and prepare for wildfire.  

Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Bethany Displaces Ten Residents (Photo) -06/07/25

At 3:28 a.m. today, multiple callers to 911 woke to alarms sounding and could see flames coming from a multi-family housing complex in the 18400 block of Northwest Chemeketa Lane, in the Bethany area of Washington County. As occupants began evacuating, dispatchers upgraded the call to bring additional resources to the scene.
 

The first-arriving firefighters found heavy fire on the apartment’s exterior and quickly began to work to extinguish the fire. They found that it had extended into the building, and with the assistance of Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, pulled three attack lines. Additional crews began to search the impacted units and confirmed that all occupants had evacuated. Quick actions by firefighters brought the fire under control within 25 minutes.
 

One patient was treated at the scene by AMR. In total, three units were impacted by fire, and at least ten residents are displaced. A fire investigator is working to determine the cause. Thank you to our partners at Hillsboro Fire, American Medical Response, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, TriMet, Portland General Electric, and the American Red Cross for their assistance on this incident.

TVF&R approves the use of all images included with this release for the purpose of news dissemination.
 

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Attached Media Files: NW Chemeketa Ln Fire - 6.7.25.jpeg,

Off-duty Firefighters ‘Fill The Boot’ For Muscular Dystrophy Association (Photo) -05/29/25

Off-duty Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue firefighters will take to the streets next week to once again Fill the Boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

Tualatin Valley Firefighters Union Local 1660 members will ask passing motorists to drop a donation into their fire boots Friday, June 6, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and Canyon Road on-ramps and off-ramps to Highway 217 in Beaverton.

All funds collected through Tualatin Valley Firefighters Union Local 1660’s 2025 Fill the Boot event support MDA’s life-enhancing programs, including support groups and clinics, and assist families with medical equipment and costs. They also make MDA summer camp possible so kids with muscle diseases can enjoy a week of fun activities while gaining confidence and independence. MDA serves 3,818 individuals across Oregon and 6,893 individuals in Washington who are affected by neuromuscular disease.

Since 1954, firefighters have fueled MDA’s mission to find treatments and cures for life-threatening muscle diseases. Muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and other related diseases take away people’s ability to walk, move, smile, talk, and even breathe.

To date, the International Association of Fire Fighters has raised more than $710 million for MDA, helping to fund over $1 billion in research.

“For 71 years, firefighters have proudly supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s mission to help families live longer, stronger lives, and I am honored to continue this partnership with Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue during MDA’s 75th anniversary,” said Amanda Borror, MDA’s director of firefighter partnerships. “Every dollar raised in our community helps fund life-changing research and care that makes a difference for families nationwide.”

Since 2015, TVF&R firefighters have raised $517,105 for MDA. This year, TVF&R firefighters hope to raise $30,000 with the generous support of the community.

Local firefighters invite the community to join them in filling the boot for the MDA. Cash and checks made payable to MDA will be accepted at the Beaverton collection event. Secure online donations can also be made by clicking on the following link: Donate Here.

Attached Media Files: 2025 Fill the Boot Release.pdf,

UPDATED LOCATION: TVF&R Invites Media To Water Rescue Demonstration (Photo) -05/21/25

UPDATE 5/21: Please join us for this event at the Cedaroak Boat Ramp 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068

As the region gears up for another busy summer on local rivers and waterways, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) is inviting media representatives to a water rescue demonstration on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The event will spotlight TVF&R’s Water Rescue Team, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the life-saving operations that keep our waterways safe.

With warmer weather driving more people to swim, paddle, and float, water safety becomes a top concern. TVF&R’s demonstration will feature real-time watercraft deployment, rescue simulations, and interviews with rescue technicians, giving media a firsthand view of the challenges rescue teams face.

TVF&R’s Water Rescue Team is made up of two highly trained, 4-person firefighter crews. Each team member is cross-trained in advanced rescue techniques and water-specific hazards such as swift currents, shifting depths, and underwater obstacles. The teams are based at Station 59 (West Linn) and Station 20 (Newberg)—both positioned for rapid response on the Willamette River.

As part of the Clackamas County Water Rescue Consortium, TVF&R works collaboratively to respond to water-related emergencies across the region. The multi-agency team covers about 50 miles along the Willamette River from Salem to the lower Willamette toward Portland, including all of Clackamas County and roughly 50 miles of the Clackamas River. Additional waterways include large areas of Washington County, including 38 miles of the Tualatin River, a portion of Yamhill County, Molalla River, and the Pudding River.

According to data from Oregon Bureau of Vital Statistics and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, drowning is the second leading cause of death for Oregon children aged 0 to 4 and the fourth for those aged 5 to 18. With summer fast approaching, TVF&R is using this event to emphasize the importance of water safety, life jacket use, and safe recreation practices around rivers, lakes, and pools.

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Cedaroak Boat Ramp - 4600 Elmran Dr, West Linn, OR 97068
Media Check-in: Begins at 9:30 AM (Life jackets provided)

Please RSVP to pio@tvfr.com.

Attached Media Files: TVF&R Water Rescue Boat 59.JPG,