Fire Destroys SW Portland Home
PORTLAND, Ore. — A home in the west hills went up in flames early Thursday morning. Crews were called to the home on Southwest Rivington Drive just before 1:30.
Firefighters were able to keep it from spreading to neighboring homes. Two adults made it out of the home safely with no injuries reported.
Investigators believe a gas BBQ on the back deck is to blame. The homeowner says he may have left it on inadvertently and went to bed. Firefighters say always remember to position barbecues away from combustibles and never it leave unattended.
The damage is estimated at more than $1 Million.
“I can only imagine how difficult this must be for this family,” said Portland Fire Chief Sara Boone. “I am thankful that everyone made it out safely and I’m proud of the work our crews did under difficult circumstances to keep this fire from spreading to nearby homes.”
900 blk SW Rivington Dr: fire investigators believe a BBQ left on was involved with how this fire started. Fortunately the two adults made it out of the home just in time. As summer months approach, remember to position your BBQ away from combustibles and never leave unattended. pic.twitter.com/0uZqllvek2
— Portland Fire&Rescue (@PDXFire) May 21, 2020
