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Crews Battle Two-Alarm House Fire In Skyline (Photo) -07/03/25

Just before 4 a.m. today, multiple callers to 911 reported that a home in the 13600 block of Skyline Boulevard was engulphed in flames.

The first arriving crew encountered heavy flames coming out of the entire home, a downed powerline blocking the road, and fire spreading to nearby vegetation.

Firefighters initiated an attack on the fire coming from the home while subsequent crews addressed the small brush fire that ran approximately 100 feet from the residence. The incident commander upgraded the incident to a second alarm to bring additional resources to the scene.

Water tenders worked to shuttle water to support fire suppression efforts and navigated tight conditions for maneuvering heavy apparatus. Skyline Boulevard was closed for several hours.

No injuries were reported. A fire investigator is at the scene — the cause remains under investigation.

TVF&R was assisted on scene by Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, American Medical Response, and Portland General Electric.

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

Firefighters Stop Fast-Moving 3 Alarm Brush Fire (Photo) -07/01/25

At approximately 5:30 p.m. today, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and Hillsboro Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to a brush fire near 4200 SW Minter Bridge Road in unincorporated Washington County. Upon arrival, firefighters found flames moving quickly through dry grass and brush, initially estimated at 3 to 4 acres.

Due to the fire’s rapid spread, incident commanders elevated the incident to a second alarm bringing additional resources. The fire moved quickly into a nearby orchard and the scale of the incident prompted a third alarm to increase containment efforts.

Crews worked diligently to get around the fire and secure a perimeter. Fire containment progressed and firefighters begin mop‑up operations. Minter Bridge Road was temporarily closed to ensure responder and public safety.

No structures were threatened, and no injuries were reported. A fire investigator responded to the scene and is working to determine the cause of the fire.

In addition to the response of Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, TVF&R was assisted on scene by the Washington County Sherriff’s Office and American Medical Response.

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

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Overnight Fire: Train Trestle In Newberg (Photo) -06/29/25

Early Morning Fire at Newberg Train Trestle Contained by Firefighters Before Reaching Nearby Apartments

NEWBERG, OR - Just before 3:00 a.m. on June 29, a fire broke out on a wooden train trestle in Newberg, prompting a multi-agency response from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) and Dundee Fire Department. When crews arrived, they encountered heavy fire burning through the elevated structure and spreading to nearby vegetation, dangerously close to an adjacent apartment complex.

Due to the potential for the fire to extend to homes and apartments, crews launched an aggressive firefighting operation. A task force of firefighters from both agencies worked through the early morning hours to stop the fire’s advance. Their swift and coordinated efforts kept the flames from reaching occupied buildings and avoided the need for evacuations.

No injuries were reported. The fire was contained to the trestle and the surrounding vegetation. The trestle, which belongs to an inactive rail line, sustained significant damage and will be assessed by the property owner and transportation officials.

TVF&R fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire and remained on scene through the morning hours.

We thank our partners at Dundee Fire Department for their support on this incident.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Enacts Burn Ban -06/20/25

Beginning June 23, 2025 at 12:01 a.m., Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue will enact a High-Fire Danger Burn Ban. Outdoor burning will be banned throughout TVFR’s jurisdiction, which includes portions of Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas and Yamhill counties.

This ban is coordinated with the Washington County Fire Defense Board and Oregon Department of Forestry. Burning restrictions are authorized under Oregon Revised Statute 478.960 and Oregon Fire Code 307.

The Burn Ban prohibits all of the following:

  1. All backyard or open burning (of branches, yard debris, etc.).
  2. All agricultural burning (agricultural wastes, crops, field burning, etc.).
  3. All 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.

There may be more restrictive fire safety rules on and within a 1/8 mile of Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)-protected land, which exists throughout much of rural Washington County. ODF restrictions may include prohibitions on campfires, smoking, target shooting, powered equipment, motorized vehicles, and other public/private landowner and industrial fire restrictions. More details about ODF fire restrictions are available at https://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/PFR.html.

Individuals found to be in violation of these requirements during the burn ban may be held liable for the cost of extinguishment and for any property damage resulting from an illegal fire, as well as legal fees per ORS 478.965.

The burn ban will remain in effect until weather conditions minimize the fire danger.

TVF&R urges residents to use extreme caution with smoking materials, barbecues, and other open flames. Visit www.tvfr.com for more tips, including how to protect a home located in a wildland urban interface, from a potential wildfire.

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TVF&R Invites Media To Metro Fire Camp At Training Center (Photo) -06/17/25

Media Invitation - Video & Interview Opportunity 

Event:  2025 Portland Metro Fire Camp 
Date:  Saturday, June 21, 2025 
Time:  9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
Location:  TVF&R Training Center, 12400 SW Tonquin Road, Sherwood, 97140 
RSVP To:  Corrine Haning, Public Information Officer, Corrine.Haning@tvfr.com  
 
Please join us Saturday, June 21, anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to see professional female firefighters coaching young women on what it takes to be in the fire service.  This is the seventh year that Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue has hosted a camp at their Training Center in Sherwood, Oregon, with several of the Metro Fire Camp’s trailblazers helping run the camp this weekend.

Interview opportunities with one of the professional firefighters will be at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.  

In partnership with Portland Fire & Rescue, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue will be hosting the Metro Fire Camp starting Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22. The camp is organized and led entirely by professional female firefighters from multiple agencies across the West Coast. The camp’s mission is to recruit and support women in considering a rewarding fire service career. There will be 50 young women between the ages of 16 to 22 participating this year. 

The free camp is designed to instill confidence and build teamwork skills in those who identify as female through hands-on firefighter training. The camp itinerary consists of various stations and scenarios each day such as taking hydrants, hose practices, controlling nozzles, standpipe evolutions, rope operations, ladders, search and rescue, vehicle extrication, forcible entry, emergency medical skills, nutrition, physical fitness, confidence course and interview techniques.  

For questions day of please call 503-259-1111 or email pio@tvfr.com. Please park in the lot directly to the left of the entrance gate.  

Photos from the 2024 Metro Fire Camp available for media use. 

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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