August 30, 2008
- Portland, Oregon
Apartment complex fire leaves dozens homeless
By KATU Web Staff
BEAVERTON, Ore. - Over 40 people were displaced early Friday morning in Beaverton when a 3-alarm fire heavily damaged an apartment complex.
The blaze broke out at the Birch Pointe Apartments on Southwest Cornell Road at about 1:15 a.m. The Red Cross is assisting those left homeless after 18 units in the complex were damaged. While there were no injuries to people from the fire, one dog died despite efforts to resuscitate it. Five apartments were damaged by the fire while 13 more ended up with smoke and water damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Red Cross has set up services for the displaced tenants at the Oak Hills Christian Church on NW 153rd Street in Beaverton. |
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