Fire reported near tents on hillside in Portland, Portland OR

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Reported: 08/18/2025 04:56 AM (PDT)

NE Junior St, Portland, OR 97211

Fire crews responded to a fire near tents on a hillside. Officers are present, and an engine is on the way.

Audio|Source: Portland Area Fire and Rescue

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Transcript:
Section 13 from Ops 1. Go ahead. There's some officers in the area, just in case you can't see this. They wanted you to be aware that there's some tents up in the hill near the fire. Section 13, copy. We see that. We were just circling the background on top. That's why we want to get another answer down below. Copy that, an engine 28 will be in route momentarily. Is there a rate off one? Far away, go ahead. So we did a code 1A,(number withheld) to Oracle. Code 1[1] ALS[2], 4.58. 1352 requested code 1 by Brattle 48 on the scene (number withheld) with 1-(number withheld) respond on on 1 in just 4 58 20th 2013 yeah if you guys already committed to (number withheld) turn if you guys can get off on 12th Street and come off top, that's probably to help us out better.

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[1]

Code 1: Non-emergency response (lights and sirens not in use)

[2]

ALS: Advanced Life Support

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NE Junior St, Portland, OR 97211

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