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Heard on: Portland Area Fire and Rescue · 1/1/2026 04:36 PM
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And this is dispatched with a multi-residential level structure fire near Southwest Martha Street.
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Unit 1-0 callers reporting a laundry room filled with smoke.
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Smoke reported in apartment laundry room

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke coming from a laundry room in a multi-unit residential building near Southwest Martha Street in Portland. The smoke was traced to an issue with a washer belt, and no fire was found. Units on scene were recalled after confirming there was no active fire hazard.

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SW Martha St, Portland, OR 97221
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