This morning at just before 10:30 a.m. Portland Fire was dispatched to an apartment fire at 2500 N Williams Ave. Dispatch reported that a caller was saying that their apartment was on fire. Within four minutes of being dispatched, the first crews arrived with nothing showing from the exterior. Occupants were outside and alarm bells were ringing.
Crews went interior to investigate and found smoke on the third floor and began to search for the involved room. Initial reports were that there was low heat with dark smoke. Crews quickly transitioned to rescue mode and went from room to room to determine whether occupants needed to be evacuated or shelter-in-place. The Chief in command called for a second alarm that would bring additional fire resources as well as a medical strike team in pr
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