At approximately 7 p.m. on October 6, 911 received multiple calls reporting heavy black smoke and flames coming from the garage of a home in the 20900 block of Piute Court. Callers also indicated that an adult occupant was unaccounted for and possibly still inside the residence.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered intense flames extending from the garage and front of the home. The incident commander quickly upgraded the response to a second alarm, bringing additional fire and medical resources to the scene.
Firefighters rapidly began searching the home while a truck crew worked to vent the hot and toxic smoke from the structure to improve visibility and conditions inside. Additional crews initiated an attack on the fire that had now spread through a significant amount of the home. Firefighters located the patient and quickly transferred them to medical personnel for treatment. The patient was then transported to a local hospital for continued care.
In total, five patients received medical evaluation and treatment at the scene. Four of them were transported to local hospitals with varying injuries. A fire investigator is working at the scene — the cause remains under investigation.
TVF&R was assisted on scene by Lake Oswego Fire, American Medical Response, and Tualatin Police.
Source: TVF&R