Heavy black smoke spotted near I-84 and Russell, Portland OR


Callers report heavy black smoke coming from trees near the north side of highway I-84 close to NE Russell St and NE 162nd Ave in Portland. Emergency units are responding to investigate the smoke in the area.
Audio|Source: Portland Area Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Engine 74 for Smoke in the Area[1], near 162 and Russell, respond to opts 1.
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Engine 74 for Smoke in the Area[1], northeast of 162 and Russell, respond to ops 1, it's 14 and 13.
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7 on the air Meta 315 on a Friday 2.28 Charlie stroke.
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At the Blackburn Center, 1-2-1-2-1, East Burnside, respond to opts 1.
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Engine 7 on the air, Meta-315, on a priority 2-28 Charlie stroke.
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At the Blackburn Center, 1-2-1-East-Bernside, respond, ops 1, it's 14-20p.
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3-10 things.
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They're aware.
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Medic 313, Friday 4, 1 Charlie Abdominal Pain, at (number withheld), Northeast 21st Avenue, Respond, Office 1, Medic 313, Onet 4, 1 Charlie abdominal pain, at the Weiler Common Apartments, Northeast 21st Avenue, Respond Offs 1, it's 14, 8.
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This is a seven-four.
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Several callers on this now.
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It's going to be heavy black billowing smoke from the tree line on the north side of I-84-3-way about one at one.
Police codes explained
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Smoke in the Area: Possible fire/smoke incident
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Location mentioned:
NE Russell St & NE 162nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230
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