Car fire reported with possible tree extension, Portland OR


Firefighters responded to reports of a car fire. Callers mentioned possible spreading to a nearby tree and explosions were heard. Upon arrival, it was confirmed to be a single vehicle fully engulfed in flames, with no risk to surrounding properties.
Audio|Source: Portland Area Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Engine 22, getting multiple calls reporting a car on fire, 8917 North Kellogg Street. It may be catching a tree now as well. There's one on Ops 1 for Engine 22. For a vehicle on fire, 8917 North Kellogg Street, it may be extending to a tree. There's one on Uppsalaq Street.
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Engine 22 from Office 1.
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Color 2. Yeah, many callers on this, the last couple have said they're hearing explosions.
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Okay, please.
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Forenoon.
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We have a single vehicle all involved, no extensions or exposures, and so can handle.
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Engine 22 arrives, single vehicle fully involved, no extensions or exposures.
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Engine 22 can handle 450.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Kellogg St, Portland, OR 97203
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