Attic fire damages home near N Ivanhoe St, Portland OR
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a structure fire near N Ivanhoe St in Portland that involved an attic area. The fire was brought under control after ventilation and search operations. Preliminary information suggests the fire may have been caused by a Christmas tree or electrical issue. An investigator was requested to determine the cause.
Audio|Heard on: Portland State University Police and Portland Police Service Desk
Listen to dispatch call
06:9
Transcript:
00:00
MC 238 starting exterior patrol from the center.
00:05
238, that way is 1440.
00:12
Okay, go presenting.
00:15
Let me know how things look on the back side.
00:18
Not sure if they've started ventilating the attic or need to.
00:21
No hose line on the second story yet.
02:34
This is a decorative dormer.
02:36
It's not a true second story.
02:41
At this point, fire is knocked down.
02:45
Building is being ventilated and everything looks good.
02:52
Secondary search remaining, truck 20 will handle it.
03:46
Thank you from command.
03:55
Recommending recall instead of secondary two-engine truck.
04:04
It appears the cause may be a Christmas tree.
05:27
Dispatcher, can we start an investigator?
05:39
Attic 302, canceled by fire.
06:04
Probable electrical cause, but investigator called.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203
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