Residential Fire Displaces Two Adults (Photo)
- 11/17/25
At 10:14 a.m. today, a neighbor across from a home in the 5000 block of SE Patterson Street was one of the first to call 911, reporting that smoke and fire were billowing from the garage and through the roof. The neighbor reported to the 911 call taker that they didn’t think anyone was inside, but recalled seeing the neighbors in their garage earlier today. Other calls to 911 reported hearing small explosions coming from the garage as well. A large plume of smoke was visible from as far away as the Hillsboro Airport area. Given the reports to 911, as firefighters were en route to the call, it was upgraded to a first alarm. Additional firefighting units were dispatched for added firefighting capabilities.
The first arriving engines confirmed heavy fire in the home's garage, with flames emanating from the roof. Firefighters entered the house with hose lines to locate the fire and begin extinguishing the flames. They reported that heavy smoke conditions permeated the home. Additional firefighters advanced to the roof using ladders to cut ventilation openings to release heated gases and smoke to assist with firefighting efforts inside. Firefighters searched the home to locate and rescue any potential victims inside. They confirmed that no one was inside. The residents arrived at the house and stated that no one was inside. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters spent additional time extinguishing hot spots in the home's attic and garage. They deduced that the explosions initially reported to 911 were most likely small propane tanks commonly used for BBQs and grills. SE Patterson Street was temporarily blocked as firefighters connected to a fire hydrant on the south side of the roadway.
Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains responded to the incident to provide aid and support to the residents. It was reported that the resident’s family would be able to help as the fire displaced them.
Hillsboro Fire and Rescue fire investigators responded to the incident, and a fire investigation is ongoing. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Hillsboro Police, AMR Ambulance, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Portland General Electric, NW Natural Gas, and Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains assisted at the incident.
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Residential Fire Displaces Two Adults (Photo)
- 11/17/25
At 10:14 a.m. today, a neighbor across from a home in the 5000 block of SE Patterson Street was one of the first to call 911, reporting that smoke and fire were billowing from the garage and through the roof. The neighbor reported to the 911 call taker that they didn’t think anyone was inside, but recalled seeing the neighbors in their garage earlier today. Other calls to 911 reported hearing small explosions coming from the garage as well. A large plume of smoke was visible from as far away as the Hillsboro Airport area. Given the reports to 911, as firefighters were en route to the call, it was upgraded to a first alarm. Additional firefighting units were dispatched for added firefighting capabilities.
The first arriving engines confirmed heavy fire in the home's garage, with flames emanating from the roof. Firefighters entered the house with hose lines to locate the fire and begin extinguishing the flames. They reported that heavy smoke conditions permeated the home. Additional firefighters advanced to the roof using ladders to cut ventilation openings to release heated gases and smoke to assist with firefighting efforts inside. Firefighters searched the home to locate and rescue any potential victims inside. They confirmed that no one was inside. The residents arrived at the house and stated that no one was inside. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters spent additional time extinguishing hot spots in the home's attic and garage. They deduced that the explosions initially reported to 911 were most likely small propane tanks commonly used for BBQs and grills. SE Patterson Street was temporarily blocked as firefighters connected to a fire hydrant on the south side of the roadway.
Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains responded to the incident to provide aid and support to the residents. It was reported that the resident’s family would be able to help as the fire displaced them.
Hillsboro Fire and Rescue fire investigators responded to the incident, and a fire investigation is ongoing. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Hillsboro Police, AMR Ambulance, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Portland General Electric, NW Natural Gas, and Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains assisted at the incident.
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Residential Fire Displaces Three Adults, Three Dogs In Hillsboro (Photo)
- 11/06/25
At 4:07 a.m. today, residents at a home in the 600 block of NE Evergreen Road in Hillsboro reported hearing smoke alarms and called 911. A resident checked the smoke alarms and found flames in the home's living room. Residents then evacuated outside.
A Hillsboro Fire & Rescue incident commander arrived and found smoke emanating from the front of the house. The call was upgraded to a first alarm to bring additional resources to the scene. Arriving moments behind the incident commander, firefighters from Engine 5 initiated entry into the home with hose lines to search for and extinguish the fire. Simultaneously, firefighters from Truck 5 began searching for the occupants or pets in the house. Firefighters knocked down the fire burning through the home's front windows and spreading inside, where it was first reported. Additional crews accessed the roof to cut a ventilation hole to help clear heated gas and smoke, improving conditions for firefighters working inside. After the initial fire knockdown, firefighters continued their efforts through the home to search for and extinguish hot spots.
Firefighters searching the home confirmed that all residents and pets had been safely evacuated and that no one else was inside. No injuries were reported. In total, three adults and three dogs were safely accounted for. A public safety chaplain responded to the incident to provide comfort and assistance to the residents. He learned that one of the residents was scheduled for a medical procedure this morning and alerted the incident commander and fire crews. The resident was only able to escape wearing sleepwear and needed clothing and medications pertinent to their health. Firefighters re-entered the home to help the resident retrieve clothing that was safe to wear. They also located and retrieved the necessary medications. Further, a Hillsboro police officer assisted at the incident. Initially, the officer provided incident safety by slowing and diverting traffic as needed around emergency responders and apparatus staged along NE Evergreen Road. He then assisted the residents by temporarily sheltering their dogs in his patrol vehicle until they could be safely transferred to a family member’s vehicle and care. Three adult residents and three dogs were displaced because of the fire. Family members arrived at the scene to provide additional support and care.
Hillsboro Fire and Rescue fire investigators responded to the incident, and a fire investigation is ongoing. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Hillsboro Police, AMR Ambulance, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Portland General Electric, NW Natural Gas, and Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains assisted at the incident.
Video of fire apparatus staged along NE Evergreen Road, taken by the incident Public Information Officer, approved for use by news media: https://youtube.com/shorts/pp2SC9eFvIs?feature=share
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Residential Fire Displaces Three Adults, Three Dogs In Hillsboro (Photo)
- 11/06/25
At 4:07 a.m. today, residents at a home in the 600 block of NE Evergreen Road in Hillsboro reported hearing smoke alarms and called 911. A resident checked the smoke alarms and found flames in the home's living room. Residents then evacuated outside.
A Hillsboro Fire & Rescue incident commander arrived and found smoke emanating from the front of the house. The call was upgraded to a first alarm to bring additional resources to the scene. Arriving moments behind the incident commander, firefighters from Engine 5 initiated entry into the home with hose lines to search for and extinguish the fire. Simultaneously, firefighters from Truck 5 began searching for the occupants or pets in the house. Firefighters knocked down the fire burning through the home's front windows and spreading inside, where it was first reported. Additional crews accessed the roof to cut a ventilation hole to help clear heated gas and smoke, improving conditions for firefighters working inside. After the initial fire knockdown, firefighters continued their efforts through the home to search for and extinguish hot spots.
Firefighters searching the home confirmed that all residents and pets had been safely evacuated and that no one else was inside. No injuries were reported. In total, three adults and three dogs were safely accounted for. A public safety chaplain responded to the incident to provide comfort and assistance to the residents. He learned that one of the residents was scheduled for a medical procedure this morning and alerted the incident commander and fire crews. The resident was only able to escape wearing sleepwear and needed clothing and medications pertinent to their health. Firefighters re-entered the home to help the resident retrieve clothing that was safe to wear. They also located and retrieved the necessary medications. Further, a Hillsboro police officer assisted at the incident. Initially, the officer provided incident safety by slowing and diverting traffic as needed around emergency responders and apparatus staged along NE Evergreen Road. He then assisted the residents by temporarily sheltering their dogs in his patrol vehicle until they could be safely transferred to a family member’s vehicle and care. Three adult residents and three dogs were displaced because of the fire. Family members arrived at the scene to provide additional support and care.
Hillsboro Fire and Rescue fire investigators responded to the incident, and a fire investigation is ongoing. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Hillsboro Police, AMR Ambulance, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Portland General Electric, NW Natural Gas, and Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains assisted at the incident.
Video of fire apparatus staged along NE Evergreen Road, taken by the incident Public Information Officer, approved for use by news media: https://youtube.com/shorts/pp2SC9eFvIs?feature=share
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