NE Portland house fire triggers ammunition to go off
A residential 2-alarm house fire in Northeast Portland created a greater-than-normal danger for firefighters as ammunition from inside the house began firing.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A residential 2-alarm house fire in Northeast Portland created a greater-than-normal danger for firefighters as ammunition from inside the house began firing.
The fire in the 300 block of NE 136th broke out around 8 p.m., Portland Fire & Rescue said on X. Crews arrived and found heavy fire moving from the basement to the second floor of the house.
The garage was reportedly filled with items and officials said the plywood ceiling material made it difficult to battle from inside. An explosion from inside the garage was reported.
Firefighters initially went into the house but switched to a defensive posture because of the ammunition and were able to safely get out.
Another fire engine arrived and attached their line to a separate fire hydrant to help battle the blaze.
One person from the house was taken to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
KOIN 6 News will have more information as it develops.